An aerial view shows the Burova-Petrovsky Bridge in Kurgan, Russia. Water levels in the Tobol River near the city of Kurgan exceeded 1,000 centimetres (394 inches) by the evening of April 18, prompting seven municipalities in the Kurgan region and the regional centre to temporarily close sections of roads due to the flooding.19.04.2024#8666039
Workers reinforce a water dam on a street in Orenburg, Russia. In early April, Russia's Orenburg region was hit by floods caused by snowmelt, rising water levels in the Ural River and increased water releases from a local reservoir. On 5 April, a dam protecting Orsk from the Ural River burst, forcing the mass evacuation of residents. On April 13, the water level of the Ural River reached 1,171 cm.13.04.2024#8660890
Workers reinforce a water dam on a street in Orenburg, Russia. In early April, Russia's Orenburg region was hit by floods caused by snowmelt, rising water levels in the Ural River and increased water releases from a local reservoir. On 5 April, a dam protecting Orsk from the Ural River burst, forcing the mass evacuation of residents. On April 13, the water level of the Ural River reached 1,171 cm.13.04.2024#8660889
A view shows a water dam on a street in Orenburg, Russia. In early April, Russia's Orenburg region was hit by floods caused by snowmelt, rising water levels in the Ural River and increased water releases from a local reservoir. On 5 April, a dam protecting Orsk from the Ural River burst, forcing the mass evacuation of residents. On April 13, the water level of the Ural River reached 1,171 cm.13.04.2024#8660891
A view shows a flooded street in Orenburg, Russia. In early April, Russia's Orenburg region was hit by floods caused by snowmelt, rising water levels in the Ural River and increased water releases from a local reservoir. On 5 April, a dam protecting Orsk from the Ural River burst, forcing the mass evacuation of residents. On April 13, the water level of the Ural River reached 1,171 cm.13.04.2024#8660903
Workers reinforce a water dam on a street in Orenburg, Russia. In early April, Russia's Orenburg region was hit by floods caused by snowmelt, rising water levels in the Ural River and increased water releases from a local reservoir. On 5 April, a dam protecting Orsk from the Ural River burst, forcing the mass evacuation of residents. On April 13, the water level of the Ural River reached 1,171 cm.13.04.2024#8660888
A view shows a water dam on a street in Orenburg, Russia. In early April, Russia's Orenburg region was hit by floods caused by snowmelt, rising water levels in the Ural River and increased water releases from a local reservoir. On 5 April, a dam protecting Orsk from the Ural River burst, forcing the mass evacuation of residents. On April 13, the water level of the Ural River reached 1,171 cm.13.04.2024#8660893
Emergency service employees work on a street in Orenburg, Russia. In early April, Russia's Orenburg region was hit by floods caused by snowmelt, rising water levels in the Ural River and increased water releases from a local reservoir. On 5 April, a dam protecting Orsk from the Ural River burst, forcing the mass evacuation of residents. On April 13, the water level of the Ural River reached 1,171 cm.13.04.2024#8660892
A view shows a flooded cemetery after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658371
Crosses stick out of the water on a flooded cemetery after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658372
An aerial view shows a flooded cemetery after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658332
An aerial view shows a flooded cemetery after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658331
A views shows a flooded yard after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658318
A views shows a flood-damaged residential building after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658320
A man shows his flooded yard after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658321
A man shows his flooded yard after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658327
A view shows water level marks on windows of a house after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658309
A views shows a flooded street after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658308
A man shows his flood-damaged house after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658314
A view shows the interior of a flood-damaged house after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658313
A man shows his flood-damaged house after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658312
A man shows his flood-damaged house after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658315
A views shows flooded residential buildings after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658305
A views shows a flood-damaged residential building after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658290
A views shows a flood-damaged residential building after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658292
A views shows a flood-damaged residential building after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658299
A views shows a flood-damaged residential building after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658295
Men on a rubber boat are seen near a flood-damaged residential building after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658123
Emergency staff ride a rubber boat on a flooded street after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658126
Emergency staff provide drinking water to a resident of a flood-damaged residential building after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658129
A views shows a flooded street after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658134
Emergency staff ride a rubber boat on a flooded street after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658139
Emergency staff and local residents ride rubber boats on a flooded street after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658140
A views shows a flooded street after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658136
A view shows water level marks on a flood-damaged residential building after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658102
Men ride a rubber boat on a flooded street after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658096
A man rides a rubber boat on a flooded street after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658080
Emergency staff ride a rubber boat on a flooded street after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658107
Emergency staff ride a rubber boat on a flooded street after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658093
A man rides a rubber boat on a flooded street after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658105
Emergency staff evacuate residents from a flooded area after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658063
Emergency staff evacuate residents from a flooded area after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658065
Emergency workers travel in a rubber boat on a flooded street after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658059
A view shows flood-damaged residential buildings after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658052
A views shows flood-damaged residential buildings after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658142
A view shows flood-damaged residential buildings after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658054
A view shows water level marks on a windshield of a flood-damaged car after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658056
A views shows flood-damaged residential buildings after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658141
A view shows flood-damaged residential buildings after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658057
A views shows flood-damaged residential buildings after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658145
Alexei Streltsov, a 7-year-old boy, a flood victim, celebrates his birthday at a temporary accommodation centre after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658010
Alexei Streltsov, a 7-year-old boy, a flood victim, celebrates his birthday at a temporary accommodation centre after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658009
Alexei Streltsov, a 7-year-old boy, a flood victim, celebrates his birthday at a temporary accommodation centre after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658008
Entertainers play with children at a temporary accommodation centre for flood victims after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658007
An entertainer plays with children at a temporary accommodation centre for flood victims after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658006
A woman is seen in a temporary accommodation centre for flood victims after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658005
A view shows a storeroom of humanitarian aid collected at a temporary accommodation centre for flood victims after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658003
A views shows shoes of flood victims at a temporary accommodation centre after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658001
A man unloads humanitarian aid at a temporary accommodation centre for flood victims after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658002
Men unload humanitarian aid at a temporary accommodation centre for flood victims after a dam burst in the city of Orsk, Orenburg Region, Russia. More than 10,000 residential buildings were flooded across the Urals, Volga area and western Siberia as emergency services evacuated towns threatened by rising rivers.09.04.2024#8658000
