The roof torn off by the hurricane paralyzed traffic in the center of Nizhny Novgorod.

      On July 22, 2026, at 15:52, Society reports that a hurricane tore the roof off a house on Bolshaya Pecherskaya Street in Nizhny Novgorod, according to eyewitnesses on social media.

      In the published footage, it is visible that the roof collapsed onto the wires, causing a break. The fallen structure also blocked the roadway. The movement of vehicles and trams there is temporarily paralyzed.

      Meteorologists warned that strong rains would cover the region during the day on July 22. However, heavy precipitation was not the only issue. Additionally, hail fell, and it was quite large. According to the forecast, the bad weather will persist until the end of the day and tomorrow. 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+.