Sochi airport has begun to re-accept flights that were previously diverted to alternative airports due to strong crosswinds in the airport area. This is stated in telegram channel airport.
“Currently, weather conditions allow the aircrew to land in Sochi,” the message said.
It was noted that the first Surgut-Sochi plane departing for alternative airports landed safely at the airport.
Three more planes took off from alternative airports.
According to the Federal Air Transport Agency, 23 aircraft departed for alternative airports at noon on Saturday, December 23.
Formerly Mayor Alexey Kopaygorodsky reportedIt was stated that the beaches in the city were closed due to the storm. According to him, more than half a thousand public service employees and 200 pieces of equipment are on standby. Vigils were held in social facilities, sanatoriums and hotels.
At the Department of the Ministry of Emergencies of the Krasnodar Territory reportedHe reported that no incidents were recorded in the Sochi region after heavy rain and strong winds.
Previously reportedThat a storm in Sochi destroyed the Andrei Grigoriev-Appolonov beach.