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Massive Flooding Forces Evacuations in Russia's Far East

More than 2,500 people have been evacuated in Russia's Far East due to flooding caused by heavy rains brought by tropical storm Khanun. At least three people have drowned, and over 4,600 homes were flooded in the Primorye region. Several towns and cities were cut off from transport networks, and power outages affected 91 apartment buildings and 1,730 private homes. The city of Ussuriysk experienced its worst flooding in a decade, but floodwaters have started to recede in some areas.

via The Moscow Times|

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Typhoon Khanun wreaks havoc in Russia, leaving thousands homeless

Russia has deployed a task force to oversee the cleanup efforts in the Primorye region after Typhoon Khanun caused widespread flooding, affecting thousands of homes and leaving 28 settlements cut off. The flood in Ussuriysk, the second largest city in the region, is said to be the worst and biggest in a decade, impacting between 35 and 40 percent of its territory. No casualties have been reported, and the authorities have sent humanitarian aid and helicopters to assist with rescue operations.

via Yahoo News|

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Typhoon Khanun wreaks havoc in Russia, leaving thousands homeless

Russia has deployed a task force to oversee the cleanup efforts in the Primorye region after Typhoon Khanun caused widespread flooding, with over 4,000 homes, 5,600 plots, and 7 apartment buildings affected. The cities of Ussuriysk and Spassk-Dalny were hit the hardest, with the flood in Ussuriysk being the worst in a decade, affecting 35-40% of its territory. The task force is coordinating the elimination of flood consequences, delivering humanitarian aid, and providing assistance with rescue operations. No casualties have been reported, and early deployment of units helped minimize the damage.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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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.

via The Moscow Times|

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