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.
Emergency Declared as Dam Burst Causes Major Flood in Orsk, Russia
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