In the area of Ust-Kut began ice drift on the Lena River. According to weather forecasts in Yakutia it should wait for April 27-28, and if there is no traffic congestion, it is possible that before.
As reported in the department YSIA hydrological forecasts Irkutsk UGMS autopsy began on April 16 in the area of 20.00. Currently, the upper edge of the ice drift is near the village Podymahino Irkutsk region.
This means that about ten days ice drift gets to Yakutia. According to the specialist Yakut AHEM Galina Kanaeva way from Irkutsk to Vitim is seven days, but only if there is no congestion.
“To say exactly when to start ice drift in Yakutia, we can not. According to the preliminary forecast near Vitim autopsy should expect 27-28 April. While these dates and we adhere to,”– she said.
Recall that in this year’s opening of the Lena River in Yakutia is expected 5-12 days earlier multiyear terms. So, in the Lena and Olyekminsky time flood areas identified April 27 – May 9, May 12-14, expect ice drift in Yakutsk region.
Source: YSIA
Translation: Google