Russia Faces Catastrophic Flooding, Citizens Demand Government Action

As floodwaters engulf the Ural region, residents protest inadequate government response and call on President Putin for aid.

Record flooding in Russia's Ural region prompts emergency declarations and mass evacuations.
Residents in Orsk stage rare protests against government's handling of the crisis, demanding more support.
Over 10,000 homes flooded, with the Ural River breaking through dams and inundating cities.
Authorities estimate damage at $227 million, as federal emergency declared in Orenburg region.
Putin orders government to form special commission, but has no immediate plans to visit the affected areas.