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Dam Collapses in Russia's Chelyabinsk Region, Forcing Hundreds to Flee

A dam at the Kialimskoye reservoir was unable to hold back rising waters and broke, unleashing a flood toward nearby villages.

Flooding Emergency Declared in Far East Russia’s Sakha

Nearly 450 homes and more than 550 land plots have been flooded since the Lena River started overflowing last week.

River Levels in Western Siberia Set to Peak Later Than Forecast Due to ‘Abnormal’ Flooding

Tyumen region Governor Alexander Moor said water in the Tobol River was moving “very slowly because it’s spilling over the floodplain.”

Russia’s Ishim River Swells to Record High Amid Widespread Flooding

Authorities in the Tyumen region said the high water levels have led to a traffic jam stretching around 60 kilometers along a major highway.

Russia’s Orenburg Holds WWII Victory Parade Rehearsals Amid Flood Crisis

As thousands of homes remained submerged underwater, city officials pressed on with rehearsals for Russia's showpiece patriotic holiday.

More Evacuations in Russia’s Urals, Western Siberia as Water Levels Rise

Authorities in the Kurgan and Tyumen regions have urged residents to flee as the nearby Tobol and Ishim rivers swell to dangerous levels.

Partial Dam Collapse in Siberia’s Tomsk Region as River Swells

The Tom River could reach a dangerous height of 8.9 meters between Monday and Wednesday, regional authorities said.

‘Everything’s Lost’: Russians Mourn Flooded Homes

In the southern Russian city of Orenburg, the River Ural has burst its banks, inundating thousands of homes.

Russian Regional Governor Predicts ‘Very Difficult’ Flood Situation

The situation is now worsening in Russia's Kurgan region where the level of the River Tobol was rising fast.

Russian Priests Fight River Flooding With Prayer From Above

The Russian Orthodox priests recited prayers as their plane swooped over Tobol the river, which has submerged entire fields.

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