According to the information of the National Hydrometeorology Service, starting from the second half of the day, the weather conditions in the country will change sharply, the temperature will drop significantly, it will rain, sleet, snow will fall, it will intensify in some places, strong wind will blow in some areas.

APA reports that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released information about this.

In connection with the mentioned, the Ministry of Emergency Situations appeals to the population and urges them to observe the relevant safety rules related to the expected weather conditions.

Thus, cold and rainy weather conditions lead to a significant increase in the use of gas and electric heating devices.

At this time, overloading of the electrical network, as well as the use of defective, non-standard or artificially made gas and electric heating devices, carelessness can result in a fire, as well as create a danger of carbon monoxide.

Therefore, faulty, non-standard or artificial heating devices should not be used, the electrical network should not be overloaded, heating devices should not be left unattended when they are working, especially they should not be entrusted to children, flammable materials and flammable liquids should not be stored in the immediate vicinity of heating devices, devices should be used in accordance with the instructions (recommendations) of the factory manufacturers.

At the same time, people who go on a trip should pay attention to the forecasts of official agencies regarding weather conditions, avoid leaving the residential area as much as possible in frosty and stormy weather, inform their relatives in advance about the direction of travel if necessary, ensure that the technical indicators of the car are in accordance with the season and have enough fuel. we recommend to ensure safety, not to approach unoccupied places and not to choose such a movement route, to follow the requirements of warning and prohibitory signs where they are, to walk away from places where there is a possibility of avalanches, including steep slopes, and to return to the residential area before it gets dark.

Due to the strong wind expected in some areas, including Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, it is recommended to stay away from light structures and temporary structures, buildings and billboards, and not to stand under electric poles and wires or tall trees.

Also, taking into account the difficulties caused by strong winds in extinguishing the fires, fire safety regulations should be strictly observed at this time.

Remember: Indifference to the rules is a threat to our lives!

Call 112 in an emergency!