Heavy Rain in Kyiv Caused Traffic Jams and Public Transport Disruptions

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In Kyiv, due to the heavy rain on July 30, a significant portion of the city’s streets was flooded, leading to major traffic jams and disruptions in public transport operations.

This is reported by Kyiv24

Flooded Roads and Transport Disruptions

The rainfall affected almost all districts of the capital, making vehicle movement significantly more difficult. According to reports from city residents, a real “waterfall” formed near the Lokomotiv Stadium, and near the Respublika shopping center, engineering networks were damaged, further complicating the situation.

Flooded Streets of Kyiv

Delays on Tram and Trolleybus Routes

As of 12:44, the municipal enterprise “Kyivpastrans” reported significant delays on several routes. In particular, the movement of trolleybuses No. 19, 23, 31 at the intersection of Dorohozhytska and H. Jones streets, trolleybuses No. 6, 18, 25, 28, 33 on Kyrylivska Street, as well as trams No. 12, 17, 19 at the intersection of Avtozavodska and Priorska streets is delayed.

“Kyivpastrans” reports delays on tram and trolleybus routes

Public Transport During the Rain in Kyiv

Forecasts indicate that new flooding may occur in the coming hours, so drivers are advised to avoid traveling around the city, and passengers should consider delays in public transport operations.