01:49First wave of Hurricane Orkhan brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to Moscow on Friday.
Footage shows storm's initial wave gradually engulfing the capital, as massive thunderclouds loom over the entire sky.
According to the Russian Hydrometeorological Centre, Moscow and the surrounding region were under a tornado threat on Friday due to a severe thunderstorm with heavy downpours and wind gusts soaring up to 27 metres per second. The forecast suggests that the adverse weather conditions are expected to persist into the following day.
The Russian emergencies ministry has warned of potential disruptions to utility services, power lines, and transportation systems as a result of the storm.
First wave of Hurricane Orkhan hits Moscow neighbourhoods
First wave of Hurricane Orkhan brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to Moscow on Friday.
Footage shows storm's initial wave gradually engulfing the capital, as massive thunderclouds loom over the entire sky.
According to the Russian Hydrometeorological Centre, Moscow and the surrounding region were under a tornado threat on Friday due to a severe thunderstorm with heavy downpours and wind gusts soaring up to 27 metres per second. The forecast suggests that the adverse weather conditions are expected to persist into the following day.
The Russian emergencies ministry has warned of potential disruptions to utility services, power lines, and transportation systems as a result of the storm.
First wave of Hurricane Orkhan brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to Moscow on Friday.
Footage shows storm's initial wave gradually engulfing the capital, as massive thunderclouds loom over the entire sky.
According to the Russian Hydrometeorological Centre, Moscow and the surrounding region were under a tornado threat on Friday due to a severe thunderstorm with heavy downpours and wind gusts soaring up to 27 metres per second. The forecast suggests that the adverse weather conditions are expected to persist into the following day.
The Russian emergencies ministry has warned of potential disruptions to utility services, power lines, and transportation systems as a result of the storm.