Emergency Situations Minister Alexander Kurenkov has declared a “critical” situation in the city of Orsk, Russia, following a major flood caused by a dam burst. More than 4,500 homes have been flooded, and over 4,000 people have been evacuated to temporary housing centers. Authorities have opened a criminal case for negligence and violation of construction safety rules related to the burst dam, which was built in 2014. The situation remains dangerous, with melting ice exacerbating the flooding.