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Amina Nazarli

Heavy snow and storms, threatening some countries across the world, have also been experienced in Azerbaijan.

About 12 to 41 cm of snow fell in the mountains regions of the country, and some 1 to 9 cm of snow in piedmonts areas, the Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry reported.

The temperatures fell to 12 degrees Celsius below zero in Azerbaijan’s northern regions including, Guba, Gusar and Khizi.

The Guba Traffic Police reported the snow did not cause any problem on the roads, and there is no restriction in traffic in any direction there.

Earlier the forecasters warned that the weather in the country would be deteriorated dramatically since January 25. Heavy rains, sleet and intensive snow were forecasted in some regions.

The snowy weather will continue in Baku until the Tuesday evening, according to the Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry. This night the temperature will be up to 1 degrees C below zero in Baku. Strong north-easterly wind and ice on the roads are predicted.

Intensive snow is predicted for the regions for January 26. The temperature will stand between 0-5 degrees below zero at night, while in the mountains it will be 8-13 degrees below zero.

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