OMM Newsroom
Azerbaijan’s National Hydrometeorological Service has warned of unsettled weather across Azerbaijan from Oct. 21 to 23. Some areas may see heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail, while snow is possible in high mountain areas.
“Operative Information Center-OMM” reports that rain is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula on Oct. 21, mainly in suburban areas. Precipitation is forecast to begin in the regions on Oct. 22 and intensify in some areas on Oct. 23.
Rainfall is expected to raise water levels in rivers. Flooding and flash floods are possible on rivers flowing through foothill areas of the Greater Caucasus and on some rivers in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
Temperatures in Baku to reach 26 degrees
On Oct. 21, skies in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula will be partly cloudy and mostly dry. Cloud cover may increase at times during the day, but sunny weather will prevail.
Temperatures will range from 16 to 19 degrees Celsius overnight and 22 to 26 degrees during the day.
Northwesterly winds in the capital are expected to shift to northeasterly winds in the morning and continue throughout the day.
Heavy rain and hail possible in the regions
Intermittent rain is forecast in the regions, mainly in mountainous and foothill areas. Brief periods of heavy rain and downpours, thunderstorms and hail are possible in some places. Snow may fall in high mountain areas.
Winds will be easterly. Temperatures will range from 16 to 20 degrees Celsius overnight and 26 to 28 degrees during the day.
In high mountain areas, temperatures are expected to range from 5 to 10 degrees overnight and 12 to 16 degrees during the day.
