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natural-disaster1 year ago

"Record Floods: Russia and Kazakhstan Evacuate Thousands as Water Levels Rise"

A dam burst near the Kazakhstan border has caused severe flooding in the Orenburg region of Russia, leading to the evacuation of thousands of people and the suspension of operations at the Orsk oil refinery. The floods have resulted in over 10,000 homes being flooded, with residents protesting for compensation and expressing anger over looting. The regional government estimates the total damage at about 21 billion rubles and has launched a criminal probe to investigate suspected construction violations that may have caused the dam to break.

via The Associated Press|
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natural-disaster1 year ago

"Emergency Declared as Dam Bursts, Thousands Evacuated in Russian Flood Crisis"

A dam burst in Orsk, Russia has led to a "critical" flood situation, with over 4,500 homes flooded and 4,000 people evacuated. The dam, built in 2014, was unable to manage the rising water level in the Ural River, exacerbated by melting ice. The situation has been classified as a "federal emergency," with neighboring Kazakhstan also affected. Authorities have opened a criminal case for negligence and violation of construction safety rules, and the mayor of Orenburg has warned of potential evacuations for the city's half a million residents.

via The Moscow Times|
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natural-disaster1 year ago

"Mass Evacuation in Russia as Dam Bursts Worsen Flooding Crisis"

Russia evacuated almost 4,500 people in the Orenburg region after a dam burst near the border with Kazakhstan, affecting over 6,000 homes due to flooding caused by torrential rain. President Putin ordered the Emergency Situations Minister to the region, and a criminal case was opened for negligence and violation of construction safety rules. The mayor of Orsk warned of dangerous water levels on the Ural River and said authorities would forcibly evacuate people from flooded zones if necessary, while Kazakh President Tokayev called the floods one of the worst natural disasters in 80 years and urged readiness to help those affected.

via The Moscow Times|
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natural-disaster1 year ago

"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.

via CNN|
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natural-disasters1 year ago

"Mass Evacuations in Russia as Dam Bursts Worsen Flooding"

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in south-western Russia after a dam on the Ural River was breached, worsening flooding in the region. Emergency services are working to address the situation, and an emergency has been declared across the entire Orenburg region due to rising river levels caused by melting ice. Three bodies have been found in the area, but their deaths are not directly linked to the flooding.

via BBC.com|
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natural-disaster1 year ago

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

Russia has evacuated over 4,000 people in the Orenburg region near the Kazakhstan border after a dam burst, causing flooding due to torrential rain. More than 2,500 homes were affected, with Orsk being particularly hard hit. Video footage showed residents being rescued by lifeboats, and a criminal case has been opened for negligence and violation of construction safety rules over the burst dam. The flooding has also affected parts of Kazakhstan, with President Tokayev calling it the country's largest natural disaster in 80 years.

via Al Jazeera English|
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natural-disasters2 years ago

"Norwegians Brace for Ongoing Devastation as Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding"

Heavy rain in Norway has caused flooding and landslides, leading to evacuations and the partial bursting of a dam. Thousands of people have been evacuated, and major roads are likely to be closed for days. The flooding is expected to last until Friday, and the situation is being continuously assessed. The extreme weather has also caused disruptions in neighboring countries, including Sweden. Authorities have raised warnings for floods and landslides, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.

via The Associated Press|
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world2 years ago

"Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant in Dangerous Situation, UN Nuclear Chief Warns"

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, has warned that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, which is controlled by Russia, is facing a "relatively dangerous situation" after a dam burst last week. The plant has been in the crossfire repeatedly since Russia launched its war on Ukraine in February 2022 and seized the facility shortly after. Grossi said the level of the reservoir that feeds the plant is dropping "quite steadily" but that it didn't represent an "immediate danger."

via ABC News|
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world2 years ago

"Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant in Dangerous Situation, Says UN Nuclear Chief"

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, has warned that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine is facing a "relatively dangerous situation" after a dam burst last week. The plant, which is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, has been in the crossfire repeatedly since Russia launched its war on Ukraine in February 2022 and seized the facility shortly after. Grossi said the level of the reservoir that feeds the plant is dropping "quite steadily" but that it didn't represent an "immediate danger."

via The Associated Press|
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international2 years ago

IAEA Chief to Assess Safety of Ukraine's Largest Nuclear Plant Amidst War and Dam Breach

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Moreno Grossi, has warned that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, which is controlled by Russia, is facing a "relatively dangerous situation" after a dam burst last week. The dam helped keep water in a reservoir that cools the plant's reactors. Grossi said the level of the reservoir that feeds the plant is dropping "quite steadily" but that it didn't represent an "immediate danger." The plant has been repeatedly in the crossfire since Russia launched its war on Ukraine in February 2022 and seized the facility shortly after.

via Yahoo News|
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Ukraine Dam Catastrophe: Flooding and War Crimes Amid Russia's Aggression

A major dam burst in southern Ukraine has triggered huge floods and sparked a humanitarian disaster, with 30 towns and villages along the Dnipro river flooded and nearly 2,000 homes submerged in the main city of Kherson. Both Ukraine and Russia blame each other for sabotaging the Kakhovka dam. Rising water levels are expected to peak in Kherson late on Wednesday, but officials fear a catastrophic impact on agriculture as the vast Kakhovka reservoir empties into the Black Sea. More than 40,000 people need to leave, and hundreds of thousands are without drinking water.

via BBC|
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