Spring floods in Russia

Every year, residents of hundreds of Russian cities and villages suffer from spring floods. For example, in the Moscow region, as a result of such floods, the Volga, Oka, Moscow, and Klyazma flood. Usually, water supply systems, sewerage systems, wastewater drainage lines, and waste collection areas are flooded. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation annually advises, in the event of a threat of flooding or high water, not to worry, collect things and documents, and help neighbors leave the house. It is worth remembering that crossing people during a flood is only permitted along a separately marked ford, no more than a meter deep. But not all Russians can afford it.

Photo: RIA Novosti

Floods are monitored by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations; a center for monitoring and forecasting emergency situations has been working there all spring, it is busy assessing the threat of “certain natural phenomena.”

Usually they are considered problems with hydraulic structures: hydraulic structures, where accidents can occur. In addition, the flood also affects the operation of pontoon bridges.

After the floods, residents of their houses have no less problems; many of them are forced to repair their houses throughout the summer months. Our photo report shows the usual spring floods in Russian regions.