“These precipitation, flooding and mudflows are strictly localized in Sochi.
The effect of increased precipitation in the mountainous zone due to the combined influence of the proximity of the sea and mountains, ”explained Shuvalov.
The forecaster added that the likelihood of local, intense rain in Sochi remains for tomorrow.
“The day after tomorrow, precipitation goes to the mountainous and foothill areas, the weather calms down in the rest of the territory.
The peak of activity has been passed and we are gearing up for calmer and less threatening weather," he concluded.
As the head of Sochi said earlier, as a result of a volley downpour, one person died, more than 50 cars were damaged.
Due to heavy rains, the basement floors, tracks and adjacent territories were flooded.
The water level in the Khosta, Matsesta and Kudepsta rivers has reached unfavorable levels.