Flood disaster in Russia: River Urals reaches critical level

Flood disaster in Russia: River Urals reaches critical level

The flood situation in Russia, especially in the south of the Ural Mountains, is further exacerbated. The city of Orenburg has a water level of the Urals river of 9.78 meters, which is about half a meter above the critical brand. Experts predict that the water will increase by another 30 to 70 centimeters. In the Orenburg region, 12,800 houses and 14,900 garden plots are flooded, more than 7,000 people force to evacuate.

The consequences of the flood are noticeable, with switched off substances, power failures, and hired court activities. Museums bring their art treasures to safety while the population tries to flee to safer areas. Media describes the flood as a "flood of the century with apocalyptic dimensions." The city of Orsk, especially affected by dam breaks, struggles with the consequences of flooding.

The rising water levels also spread to neighboring areas, such as Kurgan in Siberia. The massive snow and ice melt in the Ural Mountains and the dam fractures in Orsk lead to the devastating floods. Criticism becomes loud that the government is insufficiently prepared for the annual risk of flooding and the frustration of the population grows, which is expressed in demands for more help and support.

The effects of the flood are not only limited to Russia, but also affect adjacent areas such as Kazakhstan. Thousands of people are evacuated and the situation remains tense. The causes of the flood lie in nature, with strong snow, ice melt and precipitation in the Ural Mountains, which lead to the devastating flood events in the region.