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The Ministry of Emergency Situations has urged the public to take precautions amid forecast unstable weather.
The ministry’s press service provided the information to “Operative Information Center-OMM”.
According to the National Hydrometeorology Service, unstable weather is expected across Azerbaijan, including Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, from the second half of the day and over the coming days. Strong winds, heavy rain in some areas, thunderstorms, and short-term floods and inundations on some mountain rivers are forecast.
In view of these conditions, the Ministry of Emergency Situations has reiterated relevant safety rules.
During strong winds, people are advised to stay away from lightweight and temporary structures, buildings and advertising boards, and not to stand beneath power poles, wires or tall trees. Given the difficulties strong winds can create in extinguishing fires, fire safety rules should be followed particularly carefully in windy weather. Small-boat users should also bear in mind that going out to sea in such conditions is prohibited.
To guard against possible flooding, inundation and waterlogging on some rivers due to heavy rainfall, people should stay away from hazardous areas. If faced with such danger, they should immediately move to higher ground and follow rescuers’ instructions and recommendations without fail.
To reduce the risks associated with lightning, people are advised to unplug electrical appliances during thunderstorms and avoid using phones, including landlines, mobile phones and payphones. Outdoors, they should stay away from power lines, lightning conductors, gutters and antennas, and avoid sheltering under tall trees. Those in cars should stop, raise the windows and wait for the storm to pass.
Remember: Ignoring safety rules puts lives at risk!
In an emergency, call 112!
