“Given the weather, it was decided to begin on May 7 to switch the heat supply system to summer operation,” Interfax quoted Biryukova.

According to him, the heating is switched off in stages.

“First, there are blackouts at industrial and administrative facilities, then in residential buildings, schools, kindergartens and medical institutions,” the deputy mayor added.

Earlier, Gazeta.Ru, with reference to the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia, reported that in Moscow on Wednesday, May 6, it is expected to +21 ° C.