Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:31pm on 10 Apr 2024,Wednesday International
Floodwaters in Russia's Orenburg surge to unprecedented levels, prompting mass evacuations and a state of emergency. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warns of escalating tensions as the Ural river breaches critical thresholds, inundating villages and displacing thousands. With water levels surpassing 10m, Orenburg braces for further deluge as neighbouring regions also face imminent threats. President Vladimir Putin coordinates relief efforts remotely while officials grapple with the unfolding crisis. Across the border in Kazakhstan, President Tokayev rallies unity in the face of what's described as the largest disaster in 80 years, as floodwaters threaten northern regions.
