As cold weather approaches, the question begins heating season is becoming increasingly important for residents of Ukraine.
This was reported by URA-Inform with reference to Hvylya.
According to the current rules, the decision to start heating is made by local authorities on based on weather conditions. The main criterion is the average daily temperature: if it remains at +8 degrees or lower for three days, this is a signal to turn on the heating.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that the estimated date for the start of heating in the capital – October 15, but it can be changed depending on the weather. According to weather forecasters, a cold snap is expected in Kyiv from October 12, the temperature will fluctuate within 6-9 degrees.
It is worth noting that the process Connecting the heating is a complex technical operation that depends on both weather conditions and the readiness of public utilities. In most cities of Ukraine, the necessary inspections and repairs of infrastructure have already been completed, which will allow the heating season to start on time.
Traditionally, socially significant facilities such as schools, kindergartens and hospitals are connected first, and then heating is supplied to residential buildings .
In turn, the expert named the cities that will have the biggest problems with electricity in winter.