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title: "Moldova to experience cold snap"
url: https://radiomoldova.md/p/23019/moldova-to-experience-cold-snap
published: 2023-10-16T11:51:14Z
language: en
author: "Olga Mînzat"
section: "Social"
source: radiomoldova.md
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# Moldova to experience cold snap

> The Moldovan Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has issued a yellow alert for frost. The warning will go into effect on October 17 and is valid until October 19.

The Moldovan Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has issued a yellow alert for frost. The warning will go into effect on October 17 and is valid until October 19.

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*"In the period of October 17-19, 2023, in the night and morning hours, frosts with an intensity of -1 to -3 degrees Celsius are expected. This could have an impact on cold-sensitive plants. Please take precautions to protect your property. Dress in warmer clothes to cope with this cold period,"* the SHS announced.

During this period, vegetables and grapes that have not been harvested could be affected by frost.

**As a result, experts recommend the following:**

- *Fumigation:* This method reduces the decrease in temperature in the layer of air near the ground in the morning hours.
- *Irrigation:* This can help to reduce the intensity of radiative cooling of the earth's surface.
- *Air ventilation:* This process helps to prevent the formation of thermal inversions in the layer of air near the ground.
- *Direct heating of the air:* This can be done using special equipment that emits infrared radiation.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**