Despite the precipitations which took place in certain areas of Tatarstan (Kazan, Bugulma, Menzelinsk), as of August 22, 2016 in the republic there is a 4th class of fire danger. Locally (Aktash Village, Drozhzhanoe, Menzelinsk) the extreme forest fire danger (Class 5) still exists. According to the Hydrometeorological Center of the Republic of Tatarstan the abnormally hot weather will last until August 26.