Meteorological Organization warns about increasing the wave height to 2.5 meters in the Caspian Sea

According to Moj News Agency, the Meteorological Organization has issued a yellow level warning: Due to the continuation of the rainfall system from Saturday to Monday (February 13 to 15), snow, rain, temporary strong winds and in tropical areas with lightning It is expected.

This weather condition on Saturday (February 13) in South Khorasan, eastern half of Khuzestan, Yazd, southern half of Isfahan, Fars, Kerman and Bushehr, Sunday (February 15) in Gilan, Mazandaran, Golestan, South Khorasan, Hormozgan, Kerman, Sistan and Baluchistan, south of Yazd, south of Isfahan and the heights of Semnan and Monday (February 16) in Gilan, Mazandaran, Golestan, North Khorasan, North Khorasan Razavi and Sistan and Baluchestan are forecast.

Due to this risk of traffic disruption, fog, reduced visibility, slippery roads, snow blizzards on mountainous roads, the possibility of avalanches, especially in the heights and slopes of Alborz, the possibility of blocking rural roads due to snowfall, delays and flight cancellations, There is a possibility of flooding of urban thoroughfares.

According to the Meteorological Agency, avoiding unnecessary trips, equipping vehicles with winter equipment such as tire chains, fog lamps and sufficient fuel, caution in mountaineering activities, avoiding the movement of nomadic nomads and preparing executive and relief devices for snow removal operations should be on the agenda. To be placed.

The Meteorological Agency has issued another yellow warning that the wind speed will increase from Sunday (February 15) to Tuesday (February 17).

In these conditions, the increase of wave height on the coast ‌1 to 1.5 meters and offshore 2 to 2.5 meters in the Caspian Sea, coastal areas and off the coast of Gilan, Mazandaran and Golestan is not far from expectation.

In these weather conditions, disruption of maritime activities, the possibility of damage to marine and coastal facilities, the possibility of sinking of light and semi-heavy vessels and the possibility of tearing fishing nets and damaging the cages are predicted.

The Meteorological Agency recommends restrictions on light boat and recreational boats, caution in maritime activities, especially in offshore areas, caution in the movement of merchant ships, and taking the necessary measures to prevent any damage.

A yellow alert means that atmospheric phenomena will occur that may interfere with travel and daily activities. This warning is issued to raise public awareness so that they can be prepared to deal with atmospheric phenomena that are slightly more severe than usual. Officials, on the other hand, are aware of these warnings so that they can take action if necessary.