VIDEO: Smoke from Forest Fires Covers 51 Settlements in Yakutia, Including Yakutsk

Smoke from forest fires in Yakutia has covered 51 settlements, including Yakutsk. This was reported by govoritmoskva.ru.

On July 17, air pollution in Yakutsk exceeded the parameters recommended by the WHO by 139 times. Residents are advised not to open windows. Air traffic has been suspended due to low visibility.

At the same time, it has been decided to resume the movement of ferries on the Lena River. For safety reasons, the boats will operate in convoys.