OMM Newsroom
Intermittent rain is expected in Baku, the Absheron Peninsula and Azerbaijan’s regions on October 30. Precipitation is forecast to intensify toward the weekend, with heavy downpours in some areas.
The National Hydrometeorology Service said the weather in the capital and the Absheron Peninsula would be mostly cloudy and foggy, Operative Information Center-OMM reports.
Northeasterly winds will shift to southeasterly during the day. Atmospheric pressure will stand at 766 millimeters of mercury, while relative humidity will be 65-75%. Temperatures will be 13-14 degrees Celsius at night and 16-19 degrees during the day.
Weekend downpours and flood risk
According to the forecast, heavy downpours are expected in some parts of Azerbaijan toward the weekend. Sleet and hail are possible in mountainous and foothill areas.
Authorities have also warned that rivers in the Greater and Lesser Caucasus could experience strong flooding.
Weekend weather is expected to be changeable and rainy. Residents are advised to take care during heavy rain and stay away from flood-prone areas and river channels.
