Abnormal heat is coming to the Nizhny Novgorod region.

      May 18, 2026 11:42 Society Anomalously hot weather will persist in the Nizhny Novgorod region on May 20-21. This was reported by the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, citing the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Upper Volga Hydrometeorological Center." Meteorologists expect that the average daily air temperature will exceed the climatic norm by seven degrees or more, with usual values ranging from 12 to 14 degrees Celsius. Under such conditions, the likelihood of emergencies, particularly natural fires, increases. In addition, a rise in the number of incidents on water is forecasted. Earlier, we published a detailed weather forecast for the workweek of May 18-22. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+