OREANDA-NEWS Metropolitan parks are closed to visitors on August 9 due to a storm warning. It was told by the press service of the Moscow City Park. 

"Parks of culture and recreation, subordinate to the Department of Culture of Moscow, are closed in connection with the Ministry of Emergency Situations about the storm warning. Further decision on the work of institutions will be made based on weather conditions," - said the agency interlocutor. 

In addition, the Moscow Zoo does not work on Friday, according to Instagram on the institution’s page. 

As it is reported, a thunderstorm and strong wind with gusts of up to 23 meters per second are expected in Moscow on August 9.