Russia Faces Federal Emergency as Dam Burst Causes Widespread Flooding

Over 4,000 evacuated in the Orenburg region, with significant damage and investigations into dam safety underway.

Russia declares a federal emergency in the flood-hit Orenburg region, with over 4,000 people evacuated.
The Ural River's rising water levels have caused significant flooding in Orsk and threaten other regions.
A dam burst in Orsk leads to widespread flooding, affecting thousands of homes.
Investigations have been launched into the dam's construction and maintenance amid negligence claims.
The floods have also impacted neighboring Kazakhstan, marking one of its worst natural disasters in 80 years.