What is known about severe weather in Moscow:

What is known about severe weather in Moscow: Heavy rains brought on by a cold front are sweeping through the capital. According to the latest information, two people have been killed and ten others have been injured. ▪️ The Russian Emergencies Ministry warns that heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Moscow until 10:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. GMT). The rescuers added that tornadoes are possible from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. GMT). ▪️ The forecasted tornadoes have already begun to form in the capital and in the Moscow Region, senior Phobos meteorologist Yevgeny Tishkovets told TASS. ▪️ He added that Moscow saw 22 millimeters of precipitation in a few hours, which is a third of the monthly norm. ▪️ The Moscow Transport Department has called on residents to stay off the streets, and urged drivers to be careful. ▪️ Moscow authorities have closed parks and festival sites. City agencies are working in emergency mode. ▪️ Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukov... Source: TASS Russian news agency