The roof of an administrative building in Barnaul was ripped away by severe weather, prompting an official report from the city authorities. The incident unfolded along Vlasikhinskaya Street in the Industrial Zone, where two people sustained injuries that did not require hospitalization. There has been no detailed update on the conditions of residents in the surrounding area.
The city’s publication notes that strong winds caused additional damage: nine building roofs suffered minor damage, four were repaired, and eleven traffic light installations were affected. Local teams moved quickly to assess and begin the restoration work, prioritizing public safety and traffic flow as the weather persisted.
On February 14, wind speeds in Barnaul reached 22 meters per second. In response to the weather, experts documented 30 separate incidents and emergency crews remained on standby to mitigate further risks and to repair the damage as conditions allowed. The coordinated effort involved clearing debris, securing hazardous areas, and restoring essential services where possible, with teams continuing to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available (City government report).
Earlier, in the Chelyabinsk region, a snowstorm disrupted travel on major highways, impacting routes and delaying journeys for motorists and commuters alike. Local authorities urged residents to stay indoors when possible, heed travel advisories, and follow official instructions to avoid risky situations during ongoing winter weather.