This is reported by the Russian mass media. Due to flooding in Orsk, rescuers had to swim in water to help people get out of flooded houses, reports 24 Channel.
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Orsk continues to go under water
Russian propagandists report that Orsk continues to flood after the dam burst. In particular, the width of the collapse of the hydrotechnical structure is 10 meters, and the level of the Ural River, as of the morning of April 6, is 9.27 meters, which is more than 2 meters higher than the dangerous level.
Orsk is under water after the dam burst: watch the video
The mayor of Orsk also noted that half of the territory of the Old Town has been flooded and there is a risk of isolation of the neighborhood. At the same time, he noted that there are two damages on the dam in Orsk, one of which managed to stop the flow of water.
The Old Town was flooded in Orsk: watch the video
According to the latest data, more than 600 houses on 9 streets have already been flooded in the Old Town. More than 500 rescuers work in the disaster zone, residents are taken to safe places with the help of 75 watercraft.
In Orsk, they are trying to evacuate people trapped by flooding: watch the video
Also, according to local authorities, 2,556 residential buildings were flooded in the Orenburg region, and 4,208 people were evacuated. And in 31 districts of the Russian region, 47 bridges and 106 sections of highways were closed due to flooding.
Roads near Orsk are flooded, cars have to “float”: watch the video
According to the assessment of the mayor of Orsk, the situation with flooding is “rapidly developing in the worst direction”, and the water will go “not earlier than in 1.5-2 weeks”. Orsk’s water supply has decreased by 30%, part of the equipment is flooded, it is difficult to start it remotely. There are also problems with the Internet and communication in the Old City.
Water can go down in Orsk in 2 weeks: watch the video
There are already 230 people, including 73 children, in temporary accommodation facilities. Some people also evacuate themselves and try to save their animals.
Houses were significantly flooded in Orsk: watch the video
Pay attention! It is worth noting that the evacuation of Orsk residents began on April 5. At the time, the Russian mass media reported that the extraordinary event was caused by a sudden melting of snow, an increase in the water level in the Ural River and the Iriklin reservoir. In the end, due to the high water level, the dam broke, which they tried to cover with sand, but nothing came of it and the water went into the city.
