10 people have tragically lost their lives and thousands are without power in Ukraine due to unrelenting stormy weather. The heavy snowfall has covered several regions of the country, causing widespread disruptions.
The Minister of the Interior, Ihor Klymenko, reported that more than 400 settlements in 11 regions are experiencing power cuts. More than 1,500 emergency services are working tirelessly to reach those in need of rescue. The ongoing snowfall is expected to persist throughout the week, bringing new challenges.
In addition to the tragic loss of life, 23 people, including two children, have been injured. Affected regions include Odesa, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv and Kyiv. Videos circulating online show Ukrainian police battling fierce winds as they help vehicles sliding off icy roads.
While the worst of the storm appears to be over, another powerful low-pressure system is expected to hit the nation late Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing additional snow, wind and rain.
The Hydrometeorological Center of Ukraine has issued warnings of considerable avalanche danger in the southwestern mountainous regions of Ivano-Frankivsk and Zakapattia, where significant accumulations of snow are expected.
The storm has further exacerbated the difficulties faced by Ukrainians, who are already struggling with the ongoing conflict with Russia. Damaged infrastructure and compromised basic services have added to the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions.
Authorities have given grim details about the discovery of the dead people, all found in the street and believed to have succumbed to hypothermia.
The Ministry of the Interior has mobilized 6,000 troops to respond to the storm since Sunday. Rescue teams have successfully evacuated nearly 2,500 people, including 162 children, from the affected areas.
The extreme weather conditions originated from a low pressure system in eastern Europe, with wind speeds of up to 65 miles per hour. Climate change, driven by human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels, is contributing to the increased frequency of severe storms around the world.
In Ukraine, overall snow cover is forecast to decrease as global temperatures rise. However, the country is also experiencing more frequent heavy snowfall events during the winter season. The nation is simultaneously facing challenges such as drought affecting agriculture and an increase in flood events, all exacerbated by the climate crisis.
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