Russia's government has declared a federal emergency in flood-hit areas of the Orenburg region due to rising water levels in the Ural River. Over 4,000 people, including 885 children, have been evacuated, with 2,000 homes flooded in the region, totaling nearly 6,300 affected residences. The estimated damage from the flood is around 21 billion rubles ($227 million).
Emergency Situations Minister Alexander Kurenkov arrived in Orsk, one of the hardest-hit cities, to oversee rescue operations. The situation has been classified as a federal emergency, allowing for federal assistance to supplement local efforts.
