Russia and Kazakhstan Face Severe Flooding Crisis

Mass evacuations underway as rivers burst their banks, causing widespread damage and displacing over 100,000 people.

Severe flooding in Russia and Kazakhstan has led to the evacuation of over 100,000 people due to rivers bursting their banks.
The Ural River, swelled by snowmelt, has caused extensive flooding in cities like Orenburg, where thousands have been forced to evacuate.
Economic impacts are severe, with billions in damages reported and significant disruptions to agriculture and oil production.
Authorities are struggling to manage the crisis, with protests erupting over perceived government inaction.
Climate change and poor water management are cited as contributing factors to the unprecedented scale of the flooding.