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Aftermath of South Russia Floods

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At least 171 people died and over 5,000 houses were submerged when torrential floods hit the Krasnodar region on the night of July 7-8. 09.07.2012, Sputnik International

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Aftermath of South Russia Floods

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At least 171 people died and over 5,000 houses were submerged when torrential floods hit the Krasnodar region on the night of July 7-8.

© The Russian Emergencies Ministry press service / Go to the mediabankAt least 171 people died and over 5,000 houses were submerged when torrential floods hit the Krasnodar region on the night of July 7-8.

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At least 171 people died and over 5,000 houses were submerged when torrential floods hit the Krasnodar region on the night of July 7-8.

© The Russian Emergencies Ministry press service / Go to the mediabankThe region was hit by the worst rains since 1935, which apparently accounts for the flooding, the Federal Meteorological Service said.

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The region was hit by the worst rains since 1935, which apparently accounts for the flooding, the Federal Meteorological Service said.

© The Russian Emergencies Ministry press service / Go to the mediabankThe town of Krymsk was worst hit, after heavy rains dumped as much as 30 centimeters of water on Friday night, the region's average rainfall for two months.

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The town of Krymsk was worst hit, after heavy rains dumped as much as 30 centimeters of water on Friday night, the region's average rainfall for two months.

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President Vladimir Putin ordered an inquiry after flying over the affected area in a helicopter on Saturday.

© The Russian Emergencies Ministry press service / Go to the mediabank"Not all of the population was warned in due time," Emergencies Minister Vladimir Puchkov (in the photo) said. "Mistakes were made by local authorities and certain departments."

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"Not all of the population was warned in due time," Emergencies Minister Vladimir Puchkov (in the photo) said. "Mistakes were made by local authorities and certain departments."

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Police have launched a separate investigation into whether the deaths were caused by negligence.

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Russia marks a day of mourning on July 9 in connection with the floods.

© The Russian Emergencies Ministry press service / Go to the mediabankPrime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that the federal government would allot some 3.8 billion rubles ($115.5 million) on compensation to victims and cleanup in the region.

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Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that the federal government would allot some 3.8 billion rubles ($115.5 million) on compensation to victims and cleanup in the region.

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Volunteers across Russia have started an aid drive to help those affected by the disaster.