Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:18pm on 07 Apr 2024,Sunday International
Russia's government has declared a federal emergency in the Orenburg region following a dam burst, causing severe flooding. Over 4,000 people, including 885 children, evacuated as the Ural River overflowed, inundating 2,000 homes. Emergency Minister Alexander Kurenkov is overseeing rescue operations. Orsk, hit hardest, witnessed flooding of 4,500 buildings. A criminal probe into possible construction violations is underway. Water levels surpassed the dam's capacity, leading to devastating floods. Four deaths reported, unrelated to flooding. Orenburg, the regional capital, faces worsening conditions as water levels rise. The situation remains dire as authorities continue rescue efforts.
