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Level of Ural River in Russia’s Orenburg reaches 11.83 metres, say local authorities

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Level of Ural River in Russia’s Orenburg reaches 11.83 metres, say local authorities

The Ural river in Orenburg, Russia has reached a level of 11.83 meters due to melting snow causing major rivers to burst their banks. Residents were urged to evacuate as floodwaters continued to rise in the region. Floodwaters were also approaching the settlement of Baraba in the Kurgan region, with the Tobol river expected to reach 9-11 meters in the city of Kurgan.

‘, We’re like Noah’s ark’ says animal shelter in flooded Russian city

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‘, We’re like Noah’s ark’ says animal shelter in flooded Russian city

– The city of Orenburg in Russia is experiencing historic flooding after the Ural River burst its banks.
– More than 120,000 people have been evacuated in Russia’s Ural Mountains, Siberia, and Kazakhstan due to the flooding.
– The Ural River in Orenburg rose to 11.43 meters on Friday.
– Many homes have been flooded, with residents losing belongings and trying to save what they can.
– An animal shelter in the area is hosting over 350 animals, with limited assistance from authorities.