Official notices from the Primavtodor press service indicate that, despite ongoing restrictions, residents can now travel to all towns and villages in the Primorsky Territory that were cut off by rising floodwaters. The report, relayed by DEA News, emphasizes that access has reopened but remains constrained. Travel is possible, yet conditions vary and are not uniformly smooth or unconditional across every affected community.
By the morning of July 8, authorities confirmed that water levels in the UGO district had receded enough to reopen two villages that had been completely isolated the night before. This shift marks a hopeful move toward normalcy, even as field teams continue to monitor the situation and coordinate relief and restoration efforts. Relief agencies are assessing damage, identifying priority areas, and shaping ongoing recovery operations to help residents reclaim daily life with safety at the forefront.
Earlier updates describe a powerful cyclone that struck on July 5, triggering widespread power outages and floods across the region. Forecasters had warned of a storm system arriving on July 5–6, accompanied by heavy rainfall beginning in the middle of the day. Coastal residents shared images and videos of flooded roads and streets, underscoring the scale of disruption and the continued recovery demands in several districts. (Primavtodor press service)
A representative from Primgidromet noted that rainfall intensity was high in some areas, yet the total precipitation across the region did not exceed the monthly average in any single location. In Vladivostok, rains reached about 66 millimeters, contributing to soil erosion and water accumulation on sidewalks and roadways. In response, city authorities reported that crews had begun clearing sidewalks and main streets in neighborhoods such as Fadeev, Shoshin, Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya, Zhigura, Strelochnaya, and other parts of the city. The goal is to restore safe pedestrian and vehicular movement and prevent further hazards as conditions stabilize across the metropolitan area. (Primavtodor press service)
In a separate update, Krasnoyarsk reported an incident in which two individuals attempted a risky maneuver using an inflatable pool. While isolated, this event underscores the broader dangers associated with flood conditions and highlights the importance of following official guidance during emergencies. (Primavtodor press service)