Flooding in Russia’s far-eastern Amur Region, where about 1,500 residents have been forced to flee their homes, is only expected to worsen in the coming days. 07.08.2013, Sputnik International
Flooding in Russia’s far-eastern Amur Region, where about 1,500 residents have been forced to flee their homes, is only expected to worsen in the coming days.
Flooding in Russia’s far-eastern Amur Region, where about 1,500 residents have been forced to flee their homes, is only expected to worsen in the coming days.
Flooding in Russia’s far-eastern Amur Region, where about 1,500 residents have been forced to flee their homes, is only expected to worsen in the coming days.
On Thursday, the Zeya hydroelectric power plant may begin dumping water that it cannot contain into an already overflowing reservoir. Plant workers expect the water levels to exceed 317.5 meter, the benchmark for water discharge, if the weather forecast in unfavorable.
Potential flooding in the city is believed to threaten 210 private homes, 66 residential houses, three dormitories, three kindergartens and three schools.
On Wednesday, Russia’s emergency situations minister, Vladimir Puchkov, declared the flooding a “federal emergency.” He ordered engineering troops and emergency crews to provide assistance in the region
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