More than 10,700 people, including 2,100 children, have been evacuated in Russia’s rurals region of Orenburg due to spring floods, the regional government said in a statement.
“Up to 10,739 individuals—2,094 of them children—have been evacuated from flooded homes and dwellings.
Humans And Livestock Displaced
“A total of 1,345 people—235 of them children—are lodging in makeshift facilities, while other people went to remain with family. Furthermore, 615 farm animals have been relocated to secure locations,” according to the statement.
Jerrymusa.com reports that 35 bridges have been closed to traffic, and four villages have had disruptions in their power supplies. Despite the fact that three sections of federal highways are at risk of flooding.
There are 978 pieces of equipment and 4,500 staff working to combat the floods.