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natural-disasters1 year ago

"Putin's Dam Problem Sparks Mass Evacuation as Flooding Hits Southern Russia and Central Asia"

Widespread flooding in Russia, exacerbated by dam collapses, has raised concerns about President Vladimir Putin's disaster response and the country's infrastructure. The flooding, caused by melting ice and heavy rainfall, has prompted evacuations and states of emergency in several regions. Questions have been raised about the government's preparedness and response, with reports of lack of assistance and warnings about the potential for flooding being ignored. Social media users have criticized Putin's policies and alleged corruption as contributing factors to the dam problems.

via Newsweek|
#dam-collapse#disaster-response#flooding
natural-disaster-protest1 year ago

"Rare Russian Protest Erupts as Dam Bursts Near Kazakh Border"

Russians in Orsk protested for compensation after a dam collapse and flooding in the Orenburg region, with over 4,000 people evacuated and 10,000 homes flooded. The government declared a federal emergency and promised compensation, while a criminal probe was launched to investigate the dam's failure. In a separate incident, part of an overpass collapsed in the Smolensk region, killing one person and injuring several others.

via The Associated Press|
#dam-collapse#emergency#flooding
natural-disaster1 year ago

"Devastating Floods and Dam Collapse Force Evacuations and Halt Refinery Operations in Russia's Orenburg Region"

A federal state of emergency has been declared in Russia's Orenburg region after a dam collapse led to severe flooding in and around the city of Orsk, with the number of flooded houses rising to 6,600 and around 4,000 residents evacuated. President Putin dispatched the Minister of Emergency Situations to the area, describing the situation as "critical". The flooding has caused significant damage, with the Old Town of Orsk submerged and accessible only by boat, and reports of casualties and injuries. The collapse of the decade-old dam has led to a criminal case for negligence.

via Новая газета. Европа|
#dam-collapse#emergency#flooding
natural-disasters2 years ago

Officials Arrested in Investigation into Deadly Libyan Floods

Sixteen officials in Libya, including the coastal city's mayor and water infrastructure authorities, have been detained as part of an investigation into the deadly collapse of two dams in Derna after heavy rain earlier this month. The floods resulted in thousands of deaths and sparked protests demanding the removal of those in power. The attorney general's office has placed the officials under pre-trial detention and is also investigating others connected to the floods and the city's reconstruction project. The dams, which were built in the 1970s, had not undergone maintenance since 2002, despite warnings of their high flood risk.

via CNN|
#dam-collapse#detentions#floods
crime2 years ago

Officials Arrested and Jailed in Libya Over Deadly Dam Collapse and Flood

The mayor of Derna, Libya, has been arrested along with seven other local officials over accusations of mismanagement and negligence following the collapse of two dams that resulted in the deaths of thousands of people. The dams, which were meant to hold back water from a river flowing through the city, were not repaired due to the civil war that erupted after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Conflicting reports on the death toll range from 11,300 to over 10,000 missing individuals.

via The Daily Beast|
#crime#dam-collapse#derna
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Libya's Catastrophic Flooding: Devastation and Death Toll Rise"

Libya's top prosecutor has announced an investigation into the collapse of two dams in Derna, which resulted in a devastating flood that killed thousands of people and caused widespread destruction. The investigation will scrutinize local authorities, previous governments, and the allocation of maintenance funds for the dams. Conflicting death tolls have been reported, with the World Health Organization stating that 3,958 bodies have been recovered and identified, while 9,000 people are still missing. Aid organizations have warned of the potential spread of disease and difficulties in delivering supplies to those in need. The lack of a strong central government in Libya has led to the neglect of crucial infrastructure, including the dams.

via Al Jazeera English|
#dam-collapse#humanitarian-crisis#investigation
conflict2 years ago

Ukraine's Forces Push Forward in Counteroffensive Against Russian Trenches.

Russia launched drone attacks on several regions of Ukraine, and fighting continued in key pockets across the long front line as Ukrainian forces pushed to oust occupying Russian troops. Ukrainian forces claimed modest gains, including the liberation of seven villages, but the advances have been slow. Russian airstrikes, including drone and missile attacks, also continued, with air raid sirens sounding overnight in Kyiv and Lviv. The collapse of the Kakhovka dam has altered Kyiv's plans to advance in the south, and more than 800 houses remain flooded.

via The Washington Post|
#conflict#counteroffensive#dam-collapse
international-relations2 years ago

Russia accused of blocking aid workers and destroying convoy near Ukraine dam collapse.

The United Nations has accused Russia of denying aid workers access to areas of Ukraine affected by the recent Kakhovka dam collapse, where residents are stranded without food, water, or power. The Kremlin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, claimed that the fighting in the war-torn region made it unsafe for aid workers to visit. Survivors have accused Russian authorities of doing little or nothing to help, and some civilians have been forced to present Russian passports if they want to leave. The death toll from the dam collapse has risen to 18, with 31 people still missing.

via The Associated Press|
#aid-workers#dam-collapse#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

Russia Blocks Aid Workers from Ukraine Dam Collapse Site Despite UN Complaints

The United Nations has criticized Russia for denying aid workers access to areas affected by the recent Kakhova dam collapse in southern Ukraine, which is under Russian control. The dam breach is seen by some analysts as a Russian effort to thwart Ukraine's counteroffensive in the Kherson region. Meanwhile, Ukraine's forces have advanced up to four miles into territory previously held by Russia, according to the Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister. Russia attacked south and southeast Ukraine overnight with cruise missiles and self-exploding drones, but no casualties or damage were reported.

via New York Post |
#dam-collapse#humanitarian-aid#international-relations
international-conflict2 years ago

"Russia Adapts Battlefield Tactics in Ukraine Conflict"

Ukraine's military has recaptured eight settlements from invading Russian forces in the south of the country over the past two weeks, according to Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar. Meanwhile, the United Nations has condemned Russia for denying humanitarian aid access to Russian-occupied areas affected by the Nova Kakhovka dam that collapsed earlier this month, with the death toll rising to at least 45 people. The flood also carried filthy water downstream and off the southern coast, posing serious health risks. Beaches in the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa have been closed off after filthy waters from the collapsed dam washed downstream, posing a “genuine threat” to local residents.

via CNN|
#dam-collapse#humanitarian-aid#international-conflict
international2 years ago

Russia's Role in Kakhovka Dam Collapse and Aid Blockade

Russia has rejected UN aid for people affected by the flooding caused by the collapsed Nova Kakhovka Dam in southern Ukraine, including Russian-occupied areas. The death toll has risen to 52, with accusations from Ukraine that Russia blew up the dam. The UN has urged Russia to act in accordance with its obligations under international humanitarian law. The contaminated water has led to bans on swimming and eating seafood, and there are concerns about environmental disaster and land mines washing up along the coast.

via Al Jazeera English|
#dam-collapse#flooding#international
politics2 years ago

Possible Bombing of Ukraine Dam by Russia Causes Devastating Floods and Destruction.

New drone photographs of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine, which collapsed after a series of explosions, appear to show an explosive-laden car parked on top of the structure. Russian troops were stationed in a crucial area inside the dam where the explosion that destroyed it was centered, according to officials. Both Ukraine and Russia have blamed each other for the collapse, but experts suggest that the most likely cause was an explosive charge placed in the maintenance passageway. A full examination of the site is needed to determine the true cause of the collapse.

via The Daily Beast|
#dam-collapse#explosives#investigation
conflict2 years ago

Russian involvement suspected in Ukraine dam collapse

The New York Times has reported that the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in a Russian-controlled area of Ukraine was likely caused by an explosion set off by Russia. The Kremlin has denied involvement and accused Kyiv of sabotaging the hydroelectric dam. Meanwhile, the European Union has pledged to speed up arms deliveries to Ukraine, and the UK will host a summit next week to help Ukraine recover from the devastation caused by Russia's invasion.

via DW (English)|
#conflict#dam-collapse#eu
conflict2 years ago

Floods and Fighting: Updates on Ukraine's Conflict

Ukraine claims to have hit a significant Russian ammunition depot in Kherson, while authorities in Odesa have closed off beaches due to poor water quality caused by the Nova Kakhovka dam collapse. A clandestine Ukrainian unit claims successes against Russian forces in Bakhmut, while two aid workers were killed by a Russian missile in the Kharkiv region. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will raise concerns about the war in Ukraine during his diplomatic visit to China. Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces has not yet gained momentum, but there are signs that Ukrainian forces are spreading their bets and exploiting vulnerabilities elsewhere in the east.

via CNN|
#china#conflict#counteroffensive