Odessa underwater: half a month’s worth of rain falls in a day, utility workers battle the aftermath

Heavy Rainfall Causes Problems in Odessa

In less than 24 hours, Odessa received a month and a half worth of rainfall, leading to significant problems in the city. The rain, which has been ongoing since the evening of April 20, brought 42 mm of water, according to the meteorological resource The Weather Lab.

The Hydrometeorological Center of the Black and Azov Seas reports that the rainy weather will continue on April 21 and 22, which may worsen the situation in the city.

The city council stated that as a result of the bad weather, 15 trees have already fallen, some of them damaging parked cars. One of the large trees collapsed on Gazovyi Lane, temporarily blocking traffic.

Eight teams of utility workers are working to deal with the aftermath. They are cutting fallen trees, cleaning drainage systems, and ensuring the restoration of roads.