"Mass Evacuations in Southern Russia as Dam Bursts Trigger Severe Flooding"

Thousands of Russians have been evacuated from their homes in the southern region of Orenburg after an embankment dam in the city of Orsk broke, causing flooding from the Ural river. At least three people have died, and over 4,000 people, including 1,019 children, have been evacuated. The dam failure was attributed to improper maintenance, leading to a criminal investigation. The flooding has affected nearly 2,400 residential buildings, prompting a state of emergency in Orenburg, with authorities preparing temporary accommodation centers for over 82,000 people.