Parts of Russia and Kazakhstan are currently battling severe flooding in what is being described as the worst flood to hit the region in 80 years. Flooding in the Russian city of Orenburg has caused the water level to reach 2 meters above the critical level, leaving only the roofs of some houses visible. Similarly, Kazakhstan has also been severely affected, with more than 100,000 people evacuated from their homes in the last week alone.
To give you an update on the situation, we spoke to our colleague OLG BoD, who is following the developments closely. According to the BoD, the affected areas are facing dire hours, days, and weeks as sirens sound on the streets and residents in many districts are urged to evacuate. The imminent peak of flood waters today adds to the urgency, with hundreds of houses including one and two-story houses and large residential complexes already inundated. Initial estimates put the damage at around 40 billion Russian rubles ($420 million).
Rescue efforts are underway, but access to affected areas remains a challenge. While residents in some areas were adequately warned and evacuated, others bore the brunt of flooding without any prior notice, making the situation worse. In Orenburg, where flood waters are receding, the road to recovery will be long, with several months expected to return to normal.
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Additionally, concerns also arise regarding looting, as some individuals resorted to theft amid the chaos. Despite the warnings, some residents remained in their properties, hoping the situation would improve. However, with an estimated 12,000 homes affected, the road to recovery appears difficult.
Although progress is being made, uncertainties remain regarding the timeline and cost of restoration efforts. As residents wait for the waters to recede, they face the task of rebuilding their lives, underscoring the magnitude of the disaster.
This is an ongoing story, and we will continue to provide updates as the situation unfolds.
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