Zabaikalsky Region Declares State of Emergency Following Summer Flooding
Governor Alexander Osipov said that the emergency declaration was needed in order to speed up financial aid to residents impacted by the flooding and repairs to damaged infrastructure.
In the Zabaikalsky region of Far East Russia, a state of emergency was declared on Thursday following a summer marked by heavy rainfall and three consecutive flood waves. Governor Alexander Osipov cited the need for expedited financial assistance for affected residents and infrastructure repairs. The region, situated near the Chinese border, experienced rainfall levels up to 250% of seasonal averages.
Five storm warnings were issued as three distinct flood waves wreaked havoc on nine municipal districts. Governor Osipov stated that, despite no reported injuries or fatalities, 95 residential properties suffered damage. While this year's floods were less severe compared to 2018 and 2021, which submerged over 1,000 homes, the impact on roads and bridges amounted to more than 350 million rubles ($4.1 million).
Additional funding of 2 billion rubles ($23.8 million) has been allocated for flood defense this year, with progress being made on a 45-kilometer (28-mile) dam network to protect 45,000 residents by next year. The region's deputy chief of administration, Igor Smirnov, confirmed that initial financial aid to flood victims had commenced.
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