In recent hours, news circulated about a challenging situation in Togliatti and Dimitrovgrad, but the focus has shifted to the Oryol region as floods unfold and communities respond. An eyewitness video shows a broad area inundated in a single Orel yard, with traffic grinding to a near halt as waterlogged streets become makeshift rivers. Residents describe soaked homes, interrupted power, and the urgent need for evacuation routes and assistance as authorities assess the extent of the damage.
A second video from the same source captures widespread flooding across multiple neighborhoods in the province. Cars are stalled, sidewalks vanish under the surge, and the sound of rushing water blends with sirens and distant alarms. People attempt to move through waist-deep water, carrying valuables or guiding pets, while emergency services coordinate deliveries of relief supplies and the opening of temporary shelters. Local businesses halt operations, and schools suspend activities as crews work to restore drainage and assess structural safety across soggy streets and yards.
Officials report that in the Orlovskaya CHPP vicinity the water reached six meters and thirty centimeters, a level that strains drainage systems and threatens nearby infrastructure. Although eight meters is widely regarded as a critical threshold, the current rise is already forcing residents to adapt quickly and seek higher ground. A bridge on the route from Orel to Vyatsky Posad has been submerged, complicating cross-town travel and delaying essential services. Local authorities urge residents to stay away from floodwaters, monitor official channels, and follow guidance from emergency responders as efforts continue to secure affected areas and minimize risk to the population.
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