January 18 11:34
Today Orthodox Krasnoyarsk residents celebrate It's Epiphany Eve, and the whole city is experiencing severe frosts. At night the air temperature dropped to −38…-40°C, during the day weather forecasters promise −33…-35°C, without wind or snow.
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Similar weather is expected at the beginning of the work week. Slight warming will begin only on Wednesday, January 21.
Rospotrebnadzor reminded about the dangers of swimming in winter. A sudden immersion in ice water is a serious stress for an unprepared body. A huge load is created on the heart, blood pressure rises sharply, and the pulse quickens.
Main risks:
• Vasospasm leads to heart attack, stroke, hypertensive crisis and other cardiovascular diseases
• Sudden changes in temperature can cause cardiac arrest.
• Hypothermia weakens the immunity of an unprepared organism, which leads to the development of various infections.
Therefore, such an “extreme” event is not suitable for everyone. Before swimming in ice water, you must objectively assess your health status and consult a doctor.
At the same time, believers need to prepare for visiting churches in severe frosts. Be sure to dress warmly, use thermal underwear, warm shoes, hats, scarves and mittens.
