Mudslide partially blocked road in Sochi mountains
Traffic is currently being diverted along the road, while utility workers are working to clean up the aftermath
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Kabardino-Balkaria on storm alert for two days
According to the report of the Center for Crisis Management of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation in Kabardino-Balkaria, heavy thunderstorms with hail and heavy wind up to 20 m / s is forecast in the republic on …
Mudslides possible in Crimea
The heavy rains can cause a rise in water level in the rivers of Crimea up to 1.5 m, and, respectively, mudslides are possible, the press service of the EMERCOM in the republic reports. …
Georgian helicopters help tourists to reach border with Russia
People willing to get to Russia from Georgia have been helicoptered by the Georgian police after a landslide blocked the only road linking the two countries, the Georgian Interior Ministry said. The Ministry said up to 60 people were …
Mudslide kills 7 in Tajikistan
Seven people died as a result of natural disasters on the night of July 21. According to the administration of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region in eastern Tajikistan, six people died in Vadzh and more than 50 houses were …
First victim of Sochi floods found
The body of a man aged 35-40 has been found in the Adlersky District of Sochi. He is being identified, TASS reports. Sochi has recently been hit by heavy rain, with a mean annual rainfall falling in two months. The water level on the
Storm warning declared in Sochi
A storm warning has been declared in Sochi. Forecasts say that Krasnodar Territory may be hit by heavy rain, strong winds, flood and hail that may cause mudslides, power outages, and damage to roofs, social facilities and roads, TASS reports. …