Rising river waters in Russia’s Ural and southwestern Siberian regions have turned streets into waterways, with officials confirming hundreds of homes submerged and urgent evacuations underway.
Over 300 houses and nearly 700 residential plots in the flood-prone Kurgan region—near the Kazakhstan border—are now underwater as the Tobol River overflows, according to Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations. Power outages and logistical chaos have left residents scrambling for safety, with rescue teams working overtime .
Local authorities describe the situation as “rapidly escalating”, warning that water levels could keep rising. The crisis echoes scenes from climate disaster movies, but for thousands, this is reality.
Why it matters: Extreme weather events like these highlight growing climate vulnerabilities in regions unaccustomed to such crises. For young professionals and travelers, it’s a stark reminder of how environmental shifts are reshaping global risks.
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