This decision was made in connection with the cold weather that hit the region. The republic's government website reported that at a meeting of the government commission for the prevention and liquidation of emergency situations and fire safety in the region, it was decided to introduce such a regime, since on Monday in some regions the air temperature dropped below minus 50 degrees.

So, according to the weather forecasters in Oymyakon and the village, the deputy columns of thermometers fell below the level of 53 degrees below zero, in Ust-Nera - 54 degrees, in Batagay-55, in Verkhoyansk-56 degrees below zero. At the same time, the capital of the republic of Yakutsk today has 39 degrees of frost.

In connection with the cold, there is also a high probability of emergencies at various important sites, an increase in the number of fires in residential buildings, accidents on the roads, as well as difficulties in the operation of airports from frosty fog.

Therefore, the Ministry of Housing and Energy of the Republic and the company "Yakutskenergo" was instructed to ensure smooth and reliable operation of boilers and energy facilities, and the heads of municipalities tasked to ensure an emergency supply of fuel in the settlements.

At the same time in schools of Yakutia round-the-clock watches are introduced, timely information of parents is organized, and children are forbidden to travel by road from outside their residence.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, and the United States of America as a result of the abnormal East coast of the country frosts, from North Carolina to New York, killing 26 people.