Power supply in the Volgograd region, interrupted by severe weather, has been restored, according to the telegram channel of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation. The notice confirms that the regional grid is returning to normal service after the disruption caused by adverse weather conditions. (Source: Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation)
As of 09:00 Moscow time, the ministry reported that 6.6 thousand residents in the Lugansk People’s Republic and 77 residents in the Oryol region experienced outages. The information highlights the localized impact of the weather on electricity networks and the ongoing recovery efforts across nearby areas. (Source: Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation)
The ministry also stated that electricity supply to household consumers in the Rostov region has been restored. Only about 0.32 MW remains unavailable to industrial users, indicating a rapid rebound in industrial and residential reliability as crews finish repairs. (Source: Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation)
Weather conditions on February 13 led to outages affecting more than 100,000 people across several Russian regions. The widespread nature of the disruption underscores how recurrent severe weather can stress power grids, necessitating coordinated restoration work and contingency planning. (Source: Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation)
In Saratov, the same day brought operational interruptions that temporarily closed Gagarin Airport due to unsafe conditions stemming from weather. The incident illustrates how weather can disrupt transportation infrastructure in tandem with power networks, complicating recovery operations. (Source: Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation)
On February 12, approximately 23,000 people in various districts of the Astrakhan region were left without electricity after power lines suffered damage from sleet and freezing rain. The ministry noted that repair teams worked to re-establish service and minimize downtime for affected communities. (Source: Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation)
Earlier, Moscow’s Ministry of Transport advised residents to rely on public transportation as icy conditions made private mobility hazardous. The advisory reflects how weather can influence multiple public goods, from energy to transit, and how authorities coordinate messages to protect the public while restoration work continues. (Source: Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation)