The regional authorities in Chelyabinsk announced that Governor Alexey Teksler has tasked experts from the local Ministry of Construction to review the submitted documents regarding the Kiolim dam incident. The objective is to identify the sequence of events that led to the dam’s collapse and to assess what factors contributed to the failure. The governor stressed the importance of a thorough analysis to prevent similar situations in the future and directed a careful examination of all relevant materials [source].
In his remarks, Teksler underscored that the dam in question is located within the Karabash district and falls under its jurisdiction. He called on engineers and officials to scrutinize the documentation to establish a clear picture of the incident and to determine responsibilities where appropriate [source].
Earlier, local rescue teams evacuated 80 residents from the Zheleznodorozhnik gardening association in the Sosnovsky district, a precautionary measure as rising water levels impacted several properties. Among those evacuated were 19 children, highlighting the human impact of the flood risk in the region. Emergency responders coordinated with municipal authorities to ensure safe displacement and to monitor any further threats to life and property [source].
By the evening of July 26, officials in the Karabash district reported some progress in stabilizing conditions at the Kiolim reservoir dam site. According to Karabash Municipality administration, the crack in the structure was attributed to a sharp rise in the reservoir’s water level, driven by heavy and prolonged rainfall across the area. The authorities noted that weather patterns over recent days had intensified inflows, stressing the dam infrastructure and accelerating the risk of breach if water levels continued to climb unchecked [source].
Previously, Governor Teksler had referenced ongoing work at the breach site, indicating that a coordinated response was underway to secure the area, assess structural integrity, and implement measures to mitigate downstream impacts. The government’s public communications emphasized ongoing monitoring, rapid deployment of resources, and collaboration with regional services to ensure the safety of residents and to restore normal functioning as soon as possible [source].