Expanded Crisis Weather Coverage in Crimea – Evacuations and Power Outages

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Ongoing severe weather across parts of Crimea has resulted in a large-scale evacuation and widespread disruption. In the latest update, 311 people were moved to safety, including 43 children, from the Yevpatoria and Saki regions. About 71 residents, among them 11 children, are currently staying in two temporary accommodation centers as emergency teams continue to assess needs and ensure shelter, supplies, and medical support. The information was reported by TASS, citing the press service of the Ministry of Emergencies of Russia.

Officials described further that traffic along the Saki–Evpatoria segment of the main highway was blocked due to an overflow situation on the road. A detour route has been organized to facilitate movement and support emergency response efforts while crews work to restore normal traffic conditions. The ministry noted that the disruption was being managed with priority given to safety and access for evacuation and relief convoys.

In addition to transit challenges, the ministry confirmed damage to infrastructure. The roofs of three buildings sustained damage, and there were reports of fallen trees and damage to several vehicles. Authorities are working to determine the full extent of the losses and to coordinate rapid repair and assistance for affected households and enterprises.

Earlier this week, the administrative head of the Crimean town of Saki, Alexander Ovdienko, indicated that a substantial portion of residents—no less than 100,000 people—had been affected by the extreme weather, with power outages complicating daily life for many. Officials warned that recovery could take time as weather conditions persisted and repair crews face logistical challenges to restore electricity and essential services to the hardest-hit neighborhoods.

A storm warning remained in effect for the Crimean Peninsula from the 25th to the 27th of November, highlighting heavy rainfall and strong winds that could reach peak speeds of up to 40 meters per second. The combination of rain and high winds posed risks to infrastructure and safety, resulting in a substantial impact on electricity supply across the region and prompting emergency measures to secure vulnerable facilities, protect residents, and maintain critical services during the storm period. More than half a million Crimean residents were temporarily left without power, and over 200 residents in Yevpatoria were evacuated as a precautionary measure to prevent injury and ensure access to safe shelter and resources.

Looking at longer-term patterns, meteorologists have cautioned that extreme weather events may become more frequent, a trend that experts say could influence planning for resilience and disaster readiness across the country. In a recent assessment, meteorologist Shuvalov noted that the frequency of natural disasters could increase, urging authorities to strengthen early-warning systems, disaster response protocols, and community preparedness to mitigate future impacts on daily life and local economies.

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