Russia Sees Rare Protest After Orsk Dam Collapse And Flooding As Locals Demand Compensation

Residents of Orsk, a city in Russia, have gathered for protest, demanding compensation in the aftermath of a dam collapse and subsequent flooding in the nearby Orenburg region, bordering Kazakhstan. Hundreds of people gathered in front of the administrative building in Orsk Monday, and videos shared on Russian social media depicted people chanting with slogans “Putin, help us,” and “shame,” AFP cites Russian state news agency Tass as reporting.

Rise In Water Level Of Ural River Triggers Flooding

The flooding, triggered by heightened water levels in the Ural River, necessitated the evacuation of over 4,000 people, including 885 children, from the Orenburg region, according to statements from the regional government on Sunday. Tass also reported that approximately 10,000 homes, including 7,000 in Orsk, have been flooded, with water levels in the city continuing to rise.

On Sunday, Russia’s government declared a federal emergency in flood-affected areas of Orenburg, with preparations underway for potential flooding in three other regions, according to state media.

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