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Yellow code for heavy rain and wind: sleet is expected in the north

Meteorologists issued a yellow code of heavy rains and wind for the entire territory of the Republic of Moldova. The warning comes into effect on Friday, November 17 at 8:00 PM and is in effect until November 19 at 12:00 AM.

According to the State Hydrometeorological Service, during the mentioned period heavy rains (15-35 l/m2) are expected in the southern half, in the north with sleet. Northeast wind in gusts of up to 15-20 m/s, up to 21-24 m/s, is expected over extended areas.

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