Meteorologists have said that temperatures in Moscow reached 91 degrees in a heat wave that broke a 70-year-old weather record.

RIA Novosti reported on Friday that according to the forecasters, the heat wave in the entire central region of Russia area will last until July 22.

A meteorologist said, "As of 15.00 Moscow time, meteorological stations in Moscow registered 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees F), 0.2 degrees higher than the record set on July 16, in 1938."

It was also reported that Saturday's traditional changing of the infantry and cavalry guard at Cathedral Square near the Kremlin will be canceled, authorities announced, since the heat will be too intense for sentries to wear traditional early 20th century woolen parade uniforms, and the horses are in danger of heatstroke.

In one Moscow apartment building, residents were horrified when the building's heating came on full blast as the temperature outside reached record levels.

RIA Novosti has further reported that authorities said a technical problem during a pressure test of the system allowed hot water into the building's radiators. (With Inputs from Agencies)