Russia's government has declared a federal emergency in the Orenburg region due to severe flooding.
In this image taken from a video released by the Russia n Emergency Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, an air-view of the flooded area in the Orenburg region, Russia . State media say Russia ’s government has declared the situation in flood-hit areas in the Orenburg region a federal emergency . This image provided by Maxar Technologies, shows flooded areas in Sorochinsk, Russia , Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
The river’s water level in the city of Orenburg was above 10 meters Wednesday, state news agency Ria Novosti reported, citing the regional governor. Photos shared by Russian news outlets showed roads covered in water, submerged fields and partially submerged houses. People in the city of Orsk gathered in a rare protest Monday, calling for compensation after their homes were damaged. Protests are unusual in Russia, where authorities have consistently cracked down on any form of dissent following Putin’s.
The total damage from the floods in the region is estimated at about 21 billion rubles , the regional government said Sunday.
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