RSOE EDIS: Russia - Snow Storm - 2010.03.21

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2010-03-21 09:01:21 - Snow Storm - Russia EDIS CODE: SS-20100321-25393-RUS Date & Time: 2010-03-21 09:01:21 [UTC] Area: Russia, Far-East, Sakhalinskaya Oblast, Damage level: Moderate (Level 2) Not confirmed information! Description: A heavy snowstorm has paralyzed traffic on Russia's Far Eastern island of Sakhalin, regional transportation authorities reported on Sunday. The cyclone, which approached from the Yellow Sea, hit the Pacific island on Sunday morning with winds up of to 25 meters per second and heavy snow, creating the danger of avalanches in the island's south, the transportation authorities said. The cyclone has partially interrupted air communication with Sakhalin while the ferry service between the island and the mainland has been suspended, the transportation authorities said. Sakhalin residents have been advised against traveling until the snowstorm abated. Posted:2010-03-21 09:01:21 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu