In the Rostov region due to abnormally cold weather remained without power supply in 282 settlements, where about 195 thousand people live.
The weight of the ice broke off wires and lightning protection cables, resulting in “technological failures”.
The ice on electric wires reached a thickness of 40 mm, and according to the Ministry of Energy, even reinforced concrete supports could not withstand the load. “Rosseti South” sent 25 crews from the Krasnodar Region to assist power engineers in Rostov Region.
Under the post on the official Telegram channel of Rostov Region Governor Valisiy Golubev, users are actively discussing the situation. Dozens of comments indicate that in some areas there is not only no electricity supply but also problems with heating and water supply.
“Gukovo – the second-day people without electricity! Please send additional repair crews to us! The local administration cannot cope! The whole city is covered in broken wires and broken trees, the sidewalks are like an ice rink,” residents wrote.
