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. Naturals hazards in 2023 have become more frequent. We do not know what awaits us in 2025. How global warming and climate change will affect our Earth. Watch the most current news about natural disasters on our channel. My private Instagram page, which is not connected with YouTube is The channel lists such natural disasters as: 1) Geological emergencies: Earthquake, Volcanic eruption, Mud, Landslide, Landslide, Avalanche; 2) Hydrological emergencies: Flood, Tsunami, Limnological disaster, Flood, Flood; 3) Fires: Forest fire, Peat fire; 4) Meteorological emergencies: Tornado, Cyclone, Blizzard, Hail, Drought, Tornado, Hail, Hurricane, Tsunami, Storm, Thunderstorm, Tempest. #russia #flood #news