Devastation in Russia's Far East: Fires, Floods, and Typhoon Khanun's Aftermath

Heavy rains from tropical storm Khanun caused severe flooding in Russia's Far East, particularly in the Primorye region, where at least three people were killed and over 700 dogs in an animal shelter were at risk of drowning. In the republic of Sakha, nearly 100 wildfires were reported, leading to smog in the capital city of Yakutsk with high levels of PM2.5 particulate matter.