What is known about the flooding after a dam break in Orsk/Collage 24 Channel In the Russian city of Orsk, a dam broke on April 5, causing water to flood the city. As a result of the incident, the first casualties among citizens are already known. Local authorities also reported that the high water will not recede from the city in the coming days, Therefore, an evacuation was announced there. What is known about the situation in Orsk after the dam break and flooding – read the material 24 Channel.Orsk flooded after a dam broke
12:18, April 6
A few days before the incident, the mayor of Orsk assured that “there will be no dam break”
According to Russian media reports, the mayor of Orsk Vasily Kozupitsa several days ago personally visited the city dam and assured citizens that “everything is in order” and “the houses will not flood.”
Meanwhile, the Ural River in Orsk has already risen to a height of 960 centimeters. The level has already exceeded the “dangerous” mark by 30 centimeters. Such floods in the region are predicted once every 100 years. The city dam is designed for only 550 centimeters of water.
In addition, the Investigative Committee of Russia has already opened a criminal case due to a dam break in the Orenburg region.
