In this handout video grab released by the Russian Emergencies Ministry, rescuers evacuate residents from the flooded area following the dam breach in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. The breach occurred in the dam that serves as a protective barrier against the Ural River, endangering several parts of the old city and nearby Orsk villages, local authorities said. Rescuers and municipal services work to strengthen the dam and eliminate the breach. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.
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- Package: Russia Floods
- Categories: Disasters & Accidents
- Location: Orsk, Orenburg region, Russia
- Event date: 05.04.2024
- Date published: 05.04.2024
- Credit: Sputnik
- Source: Russian Emergency Situations Ministry
- Original: Digital
- Media: JPEG, 848x464px, 145.3Kb
- Job-ID: 83d29e67113d4b4e