Strong winter storms and related bad weather left more than one hundred thousand people without electricity across several regions in Russia. The update came from RIA News, citing information released by the Russian Ministry of Energy. The ministry reported ongoing outages tied to the adverse weather and shared the latest count of disconnected consumers in the affected areas.
According to operational data as of 7.00 Moscow time, the number of consumers without power in regions hit by the weather stands at: Rostov region 52.3 thousand, Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR) 41.9 thousand, and Volgograd region 11.5 thousand. The ministry emphasized that these figures reflect current conditions in the affected areas and are subject to change as rescue and repair work continues.
Despite the widespread disruption, the Ministry of Energy noted progress in Astrakhan region where weather-driven damage to power lines had caused a separate outage. By the reported time, the outage in Astrakhan had been fully addressed, with approximately 23 thousand residents in multiple districts affected by the previous day’s sleet and freezing rain now restored to stable electricity service. Officials described the repairs as completed and the energy supply restored to normal in the area.
In the broader picture of weather impacts, regional authorities have implemented monitoring and response measures to minimize further outages. Emergency teams have been deployed to inspect power lines, clear any hazardous debris, and restore service to isolated neighborhoods as quickly as possible. The energy ministry called for continued caution and readiness for possible aftereffects of the weather as temperatures fluctuated and winter conditions persisted across the country.
Separately, weather-related disruptions affected air travel in Saratov, where authorities temporarily suspended operations at Gagarin airport as a precautionary measure. The decision was described as a safety step while weather safety checks and ground handling arrangements were reviewed by airport officials and airline partners. Normal operations were expected to resume once conditions improved and essential safety inspections were completed.
In the Moscow region, drivers were advised to consider using public transportation as an alternative during peak disruption periods. Local authorities recommended leaving private vehicles parked when possible to reduce congestion and support rapid repair work on the power and transportation networks. Public transit agencies prepared contingency plans to accommodate travelers during power restrictions and to maintain essential mobility services for residents and workers alike.