Mobile warming centers have been deployed by Ministry of Emergency Situations personnel.

      Due to adverse meteorological phenomena occurring in the territory of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, which may complicate the road situation by causing traffic jams and accidents, EMERCOM personnel have deployed life‑support camps at two dangerous sections of highways: on the M‑7 “Volga” highway at km 452 (near the settlement of Vetchak) and near the settlement of Zolotovo on the R‑159 highway in the Bor urban district. The mobile camps are equipped with everything necessary to assist drivers and their passengers. These mobile points were deployed by the Specialized Fire and Rescue Unit of the Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and by the Privolzhsky Search and Rescue Detachment of EMERCOM of Russia. The Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for Nizhny Novgorod Oblast recommends that drivers take into account incoming forecast information and the prevailing road conditions. When driving, maintain a safe distance, avoid sharp maneuvers, and select a driving speed appropriate to the weather conditions. In case of emergency situations, call the emergency services at “101” or “112”.

      “Hotline” of the Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for Nizhny Novgorod Oblast: 8 (831) 439‑99‑99.

      More news about the event:

      EMERCOM deployed aid points on Nizhny Novgorod highways due to bad weather

      Drivers are advised to be more careful and plan their routes in advance

      EMERCOM has deployed mobile life‑support camps at the most dangerous road sections. 17:42 08.01.2026 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Nizhny Novgorod

      Life‑support camps deployed on Nizhny Novgorod highways due to snowfall

      Life‑support camps were deployed at two dangerous sections of roads in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. 17:40 08.01.2026 Nizhegorodskaya Pravda - Nizhny Novgorod

      Mobile life‑support camps deployed on highways in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast because of snowfalls

      15:10 January 8

      Yulya Bakaeva

      EMERCOM Main Directorate

      In Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, due to heavy snowfall, life‑support camps for drivers and passengers were deployed at two difficult sections of highways. 17:09 08.01.2026 ProGorodNN.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      Life‑support camps activated on highways in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

      EMERCOM deployed them to assist drivers amidst heavy snowfall.

      Mobile life‑support camps appeared on major highways in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast on Thursday, January 8. 16:06 08.01.2026 Newsroom24.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      Life‑support camps deployed at two dangerous sections of highways in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

      Life‑support camps were deployed at two dangerous sections of highways in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, reports the press service of the Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. 15:57 08.01.2026 Vremya N - Nizhny Novgorod

      EMERCOM deployed life‑support camps on highways in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

      Photo: Main Directorate of EMERCOM for Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

      Mobile life‑support camps were deployed on highways to assist drivers during the snowfall on January 8, the Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for Nizhny Novgorod Oblast reported. 15:47 08.01.2026 Zhivem v Nizhnem - Nizhny Novgorod

      Two life‑support camps deployed on highways in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

      Life‑support camps were deployed at the two most dangerous sections of roads in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. 15:27 08.01.2026 vGorodeN.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      EMERCOM personnel have deployed mobile warming points

      Due to adverse meteorological phenomena in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, which may complicate the road situation with traffic jams and accidents, EMERCOM personnel organized mobile warming points. 15:16 08.01.2026 EMERCOM of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast - Nizhny Novgorod

      Driver assistance points opened on two Nizhny Novgorod highways

      Photo: press service of the Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

      Because of worsening weather conditions and the possible deterioration of road conditions, EMERCOM personnel organized mobile driver assistance points on two major highways. 15:16 08.01.2026 NIA Nizhny Novgorod - Nizhny Novgorod

      Regional news on the topic:

      EMERCOM checked how residents of Venev comply with fire safety rules

      Photo: Main Directorate of EMERCOM for Tula Oblast

      EMERCOM reminded residents of Venev about fire safety during the winter period. EMERCOM personnel continue preventive house-to-house visits in the Venevsky district. 12:43 08.01.2026 IA Tulskaya Pressa.Ru - Tula

      An eco‑farm caught fire near Kotel'nich: more than 20 animals died

      The Main Directorate of EMERCOM for Kirov Oblast reported on the horrific incident that occurred on the night of January 6–7. 16:15 07.01.2026 Newsler.Ru - Kirov

      A multi‑vehicle accident occurred on the Blue Bridges in Kaluga

      Rescuers received the accident report at 23:36. Details were provided by the Main Directorate of EMERCOM for Kaluga Oblast. 15:41 07.01.2026 Znamya - Kaluga

      Two cars collided on the R‑132 highway in Ivanovo Oblast

      Two cars collided on the R‑132 highway near Furmanov

      © Main Directorate of EMERCOM of Ivanovo Oblast

      An accident occurred on the R‑132 highway near the village of Golchanovo on the afternoon of January 6. 11:09 07.01.2026 Ivanovskie Novosti - Ivanovo

      A passenger car burned in the Yefremovsky district

      Photo: Main Directorate of EMERCOM for Tula Oblast

      A passenger car caught fire on January 6 on Revolyutsii Street in the village of Golubochki, Yefremovsky municipal district. 10:14 07.01.2026 IA Tulskaya Sluzhba Novostey - Tula

      Adverse meteorological phenomena

      On January 7, 2026, adverse meteorological phenomena are forecast in the Republic of Mordovia: heavy snow is expected in places, with blizzard in some areas. 21:00 06.01.2026 Kovylkinsky Rayon - Kovylkino

      EMERCOM personnel will be on duty in churches of Ivanovo Oblast on Christmas night

      Photo: Main Directorate of EMERCOM for Ivanovo Oblast

      The Main Directorate of EMERCOM for Ivanovo Oblast reported. 16:32 06.01.2026 Izvestno.ru - Ivanovo

      Two accidents occurred on the M‑11 highway in Leningrad Oblast, there are injured

      Photo: Main Directorate of EMERCOM for Leningrad Oblast

      Several accidents occurred on the M‑11 highway at km 588 in Tosnensky District, Leningrad Oblast on the afternoon of January 6. 15:23 06.01.2026 Moy Rayon - Saint Petersburg

      According to the FGBU "Upper Volga UGMS", strong snow will persist in places across Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and in the city of Nizhny Novgorod until the end of the day on January 9 and during the night of January 10, 2026.

      Administration of the city of Nizhny Novgorod

      The management company blocked a woman from Nizhny Novgorod on social media after she criticized their work

      Mayor Shalabaev assessed the work of Nizhny Novgorod housing management companies and homeowners’ associations in clearing snow.

      Komsomolskaya Pravda

      Two people injured in a four‑car accident

      Police are searching for the driver who fled after a multi‑vehicle accident in Diveevsky District

      Photo: Svetlana Makoveeva.

      Komsomolskaya Pravda

      Ahead of the Feast of the Nativity, employees of the Malomakatel'sky CDC and the MAUK "Center of Culture" library carried out events.

      Pervomayskaya Library

      A resident of the Avtozavodsky district, Vasily Mikhailovich Mukhin, turned 100.

      Administration of the city of Nizhny Novgorod

      According to the FGBU “Upper Volga UGMS”, on the night of January 8, 2026, most districts of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and the city of Nizhny Novgorod, and during the day of January 8 in some areas, heavy snow is expected, with continuation into the night of January 9.

      Lyskovo Municipal District