Weather on 18 October: rain across the country and dense fog in four regions

Damp autumn weather with rain will persist in Ukraine on Sunday, 18 October. According to meteorologist Natalya Didenko, precipitation will affect virtually every region of the country. The overall temperature background will not change significantly, so most regions will retain autumn weather conditions with high humidity and a cloudy sky.

Yellow alert level: fog in four regions

Particular attention is required for the weather conditions in Vinnytsia, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy and Kyiv regions. Dense fog is forecast to form overnight and in the morning on 18 October in these areas. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine warns that visibility on roads may drop sharply to 200–500 metres.

Due to the threat to road users, Level I of danger, indicated by the colour yellow, has been declared in the specified regions.

Safety rules for drivers and pedestrians

Rescuers emphasised the need for increased caution when moving in conditions of limited visibility. A list of key recommendations has been formulated for drivers:

• reduce speed and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles;
• turn on fog lights if necessary;
• avoid sudden manoeuvres and braking;
• focus on monitoring the road situation.

Pedestrians are advised to cross the road only in designated places, ensuring that drivers have noticed them. In the dark, experts recommend using reflective elements on clothing for better visibility.

The State Emergency Service calls on citizens not to ignore warnings about dangerous meteorological phenomena and to always take the weather forecast into account when planning any trips.