Residents of Ukrainian Carpathians warned of avalanche risk as thaw starts

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine has issued warnings for mountainous areas of the Ukrainian Carpathians where avalanches are possible because of thawing weather.

“On March 2, as thaw starts, a considerable level (3) of avalanche danger is expected in mountain areas in Zakarpattia and Ivano-Frankivsk regions,” the State Emergency Service reported, referring to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center’s forecasts.

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