Dam failure in Orsk, Russia. Thousands of houses went underwater, evacuation of the population
Dam failure in Orsk, Russia. Thousands of houses went underwater, evacuation of the population
In the city of Orsk, Orenburg district, a dam on the Ural River ruptured following a record water discharge from the reservoir.
Authorities have urged residents in at-risk areas to take immediate evacuation measures due to the threat of flooding.
The city’s mayor cautioned that the water is not expected to recede for at least one and a half weeks.
Officials stated on Friday that the dam breach occurred at two locations, exacerbating the situation.
“Water levels could rise rapidly, necessitating maximum urgency,“ warned the city’s mayor.
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