About 1,000 more homes were flooded in Russia’s Orenburg in the 24 hours to Sunday morning, but water levels in the Ural river that runs through the city have started subsiding, officials said.
“Last night was still quite tense,” said Deputy Mayor Alexei Kudinov, according to Russia’s RIA state news agency.
“Almost 1,000 homes have been flooded in the past 24 hours.” The Ural started to recede early on Sunday, Orenburg’s administration said on the Telegram messaging app.
On Friday, amid rising waters from an unprecedented snow thaw, authorities near Kazakhstan urgently evacuated thousands of residents. The significant river overflow prompted immediate action. Additionally, waters in the neighboring Russian region of Kurgan, east of Orenburg and also bordering Kazakhstan, saw a notable increase.
In the future, Orenburg’s recovery from flooding will demand careful planning and investment to enhance resilience against future calamities. Transitioning from crisis management to resilience building, authorities must prioritize infrastructure upgrades and flood mitigation measures to prevent similar catastrophes in the future. Moreover, community engagement and public awareness campaigns will be crucial in fostering a culture of preparedness and resilience among residents. As Orenburg navigates the challenges posed by the flooding, it is essential to learn from this experience and implement measures to safeguard the city and its inhabitants against the impacts of flooding in the years to come.
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