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"Mass Evacuation Ordered as Floods Devastate Russian City Near Kazakhstan Border"

Russian authorities have announced a mass evacuation in the city of Orenburg near the Kazakhstan border as water levels in the Ural River continue to rise, posing a serious flood threat. The mayor urged residents to evacuate urgently as sirens blared, with over 10,700 people already evacuated and thousands of houses flooded. The situation has been designated as a federal emergency, with the deluge caused by a dam burst in the city of Orsk.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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"Russian City Faces Mass Evacuation as Flood Waters Rise Near Kazakhstan Border"

Russian authorities have announced a mass evacuation in the city of Orenburg near the Kazakhstan border as water levels in the Ural River continue to rise, posing a serious flood threat. The situation is deemed an emergency of federal importance, with over 11,700 houses flooded and 10,700 people already evacuated. The deluge was triggered by a dam burst in the city of Orsk, and the Ural River runs through Russia and Kazakhstan before flowing into the Caspian Sea.

via Yahoo Finance|

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"Record Floods Devastate Russia and Kazakhstan, Prompting Massive Evacuations"

Floods caused by snow melt from the Ural River have led to the evacuation of over 100,000 people in Russia and Kazakhstan, with thousands of residential buildings flooded and water levels surpassing critical levels. Despite the crisis, Russian President Putin has no plans to visit the affected regions, sparking protests and criticism from residents and opposition figures. The flooding is described as potentially the biggest disaster in the region in over 80 years, with both countries facing significant challenges in managing the situation.

via CNN|

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"Record Floods Inundate Russia and Kazakhstan, Prompting Massive Evacuations and Federal Emergency Declaration"

Satellite imagery reveals the extensive flooding along the Ural River in Russia's Orenburg region, leading to the evacuation of thousands of residents as swiftly melting snow and a dam breach exacerbate the situation, with the city of Orenburg and surrounding areas heavily affected by rising water levels.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|

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"Russian Flood Crisis: Drone Video Reveals Devastating Impact and Public Outcry"

Drone footage in Russia's Orenburg region shows record-breaking flooding, with water levels surpassing nine meters and thousands of evacuations due to seasonal flooding from melting snow in the Ural Mountains. The Ural River, Europe's third longest, is expected to reach unprecedented levels, affecting over 10,000 homes, with local officials stating it's the highest level ever recorded.

via BBC.com|

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"Russian Dam Burst Triggers Massive Evacuations Amid Record Floods"

Floods caused by rising water levels in the Ural River broke a dam in the Russian city of Orsk, leading to the evacuation of around 2,000 people. The dam broke due to the increased water levels, flooding over 2,400 residential buildings and causing power outages. Evacuation efforts are ongoing, and the water level has surpassed the dam's capacity, prompting concerns. Additionally, nearly 4,000 people have been evacuated from other affected areas in the region. An investigation has been opened to examine potential construction safety violations and negligence related to the dam break.

via ABC News|

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"Mass Evacuations in Russia as Dam Bursts Trigger Severe Flooding"

Rising water levels in the Ural River caused a dam to break in the Russian city of Orsk, leading to the evacuation of around 2,000 people and flooding over 2,400 residential buildings. The Ural River, which flows through Russia and Kazakhstan, experienced water levels exceeding the dam's capacity, prompting authorities to open a criminal probe into potential construction safety violations and negligence.

via The Associated Press|

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