Following the worst flood in the region in 70 years, Russia and Kazakhstan are working together to evacuate over 100,000 individuals. The Ural River overflowed in Orsk and Orenburg, prompting evacuations in the Kurgan and Tyumen regions. Additionally, more than 80,000 people were moved from border areas in Kazakhstan, as reported by Reuters.
In the Kurgan region, a regional state of emergency was declared due to the rising Tobol River water levels. Residents in Zatobolny, Khrapovo, Chelnokovo, and Glinki are urged to evacuate. The Ministry of Emergency Situations forecasts that over 4,000 homes housing 18,718 individuals could be impacted by the flooding. Roshydromet predicts a significant water influx in Kurgan from April 11-14.
A state of emergency was also declared in the Tyumen region, particularly in the Arbat district facing potential flooding from the Ishim River. Residents in riverside villages were advised to prepare with drinking water. The Ministry of Emergency Situations head, Alexander Kurenkov, called for stockpiling food and water, establishing temporary shelters, and forming assessment commissions.
In nine regions of Kazakhstan - Aktobe, Kostanay, West Kazakhstan, Ulytau, Akmola, Karaganda, Atyrau, Pavlodar, and North Kazakhstan – 29 local emergencies have been reported. Thousands of homes are flooded, and over 100 road washouts have been documented in the affected areas.
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