The Ural River’s level climbed to 1054 cm in the Orenburg district of the Orenburg region on Thursday morning, a rise confirmed by regional authorities and reported by TASS. The surge highlights the severity of flooding in the area and signals an ongoing emergency response that mobilizes resources, personnel, and planning to protect communities along the river’s path.
At 06:00 on April 11, the river’s height stood at 1054 cm, up by 32 cm since 20:00 the previous day (18:00 Moscow time). This places the water surface well above the danger threshold, with the indicator surpassing the critical mark by 124 cm. Local officials and emergency services responded immediately, coordinating protective actions to safeguard homes, infrastructure, and essential services as flood conditions continued to evolve.
In response to the crisis, authorities launched a broad humanitarian operation aimed at delivering relief and relief goods to affected households. A day earlier, a Ministry of Emergencies aircraft mission delivered 35 tons of aid to the Orenburg region, bringing much-needed relief items to families in the flood zone and underscoring the scale of the response effort across multiple fronts to support those displaced or directly affected by the rising waters.
The city remains on high alert as authorities, the Ministry of Emergencies, and law enforcement coordinate evacuation procedures and shelter arrangements. To date, roughly 200 people, including children, have used temporary accommodation facilities, illustrating the immediate shelter needs created by the flood and the urgency of rapid relocation for vulnerable residents.
According to the governor’s press service, the flood’s impact is widespread across the region: more than 2,556 residential buildings and about 6,886 structures have suffered damage or inundation. In parallel, approximately 4,208 residents have been evacuated, with around 427 registered in temporary shelter facilities. The breadth of disruption underscores the flood’s reach across daily life, local infrastructure, and community services.
Officials are actively reviewing flood history to document how water levels progressed and how response measures performed, information that will guide ongoing protective actions and future mitigation strategies for similar events in the region. This kind of record-keeping supports better preparedness, informed decisions, and stronger resilience for communities facing future riverine hazards.
Earlier in the week, Denis Pasler, the head of the Orenburg region, announced plans to offer tax relief for individuals affected by the flood. The policy aims to ease some financial strain on households dealing with evacuation, temporary housing, and property damage while the river remains at elevated levels and the recovery phase unfolds.
As the floodwaters advance and recede in various neighborhoods, parts of Orsk Old Town and adjacent areas have been affected, reshaping the local landscape and altering daily routines for residents who once lived and worked in those locales. The ongoing response remains focused on safety, shelter, and recovery as communities navigate the aftermath and look toward rebuilding and restoration in the months ahead.