In the Republic of Tatarstan ice drift is expected in the first decade of April. Such an information was presented by the deputy head of SI “Department for hydrometeorology and environmental monitoring of RT” Galina Zhdanova at a traditional briefing in the House of RT Government.

The briefing in format of teleconference with all municipal regions was dedicated to preparation for accident-free passing of flood water in RT.

Galina Zhdanova told representatives of mass media about forecasted spring flood in republic and weather forecast for nearest few days. In general, she marked that in 2012 temperature conditions did not differ from previous years, except for February when air temperature was four degrees below normal.

Galina Zhdanova informed that rivers of western part of Tatarstan will break up firstly. Rivers of the eastern part will break up later.

Ice drift in front Volga area is expected to begin on April 4-7, in western front Kama area- April 5-10, in western trans-Kama area - April 8-9, in eastern trans-Kama area – April 9-11.

Deputy head of SI “Department for hydrometeorology and environmental monitoring of RT” told as well that currently republic is under the influence of cyclone.