"Russian Dam Burst Prompts Critical Evacuation Amid Worsening Floods"

Thousands of people have been evacuated from the Russian city of Orsk due to major flooding caused by a burst dam and torrential rain, with the Kremlin warning of dangerous water levels in Siberia and ordering preparations for expected floods in the region. The Ural River has flooded Orsk and now threatens the main city of Orenburg, with more heavy rainfall expected to continue to raise water levels. President Vladimir Putin has ordered governors to prepare for "expected sharp rise in water levels" and "inevitable" floods in Siberia, as climate change driven by human activity is increasing the frequency of extreme weather events in Russia.