The Kurgan region’s leadership reported a dramatic rise in water in Kaminskoye village, located in the Kurtamysh district. Overnight measurements showed an increase from 140 centimeters to 743 centimeters. This information came through the governor’s official Telegram channel, which has been used to update residents and local authorities amid ongoing flood events.
Officials indicate that evacuation operations are underway in Kaminskoye as a precautionary measure to protect residents from the advancing floodwaters. Local authorities have stressed the importance of rapid and orderly departures to reduce the risk of harm as conditions change with the rising water level.
In adjacent districts—Zverinogolovsky and Tselinny—the flood picture appears to be stabilizing slightly, with water levels showing small declines of a few centimeters. Governor Shumkov noted that if this trend continues, the calculations used by the Emergencies Ministry regarding the flood’s northern and southern extremities, often described as the “head and tail,” will align with on-the-ground observations. He also indicated that emergency responders expect larger water masses to reach the city of Kurgan within several days, pending further weather and river conditions.
Earlier remarks from regional authorities mentioned a strong public response to flood relief. During a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, the governor confirmed that more than 300 residents had submitted applications for one-time financial assistance aimed at flood victims. This program has been described as a crucial support mechanism for households affected by the disaster, with processing and disbursement timelines communicated to the public through official channels.
Additionally, the official reported that, to date, twenty-three cases have been verified where living conditions were compromised as a result of the flood. Eligible residents are slated to receive ten thousand rubles each on the upcoming Friday, in alignment with the regional relief plan designed to address immediate needs and restore basic living standards as quickly as possible.
Background reporting from regional outlets has previously highlighted how flood waves have traveled from neighboring areas, such as Orsk, into the broader region. Visual documentation and on-the-ground reporting have helped illustrate the scale of the inundation and the challenges faced by communities along affected waterways. These reports are part of the ongoing coverage that informs residents and authorities about the flood’s progression and the response measures in place. [Citation: Regional government briefing] [Citation: Local news agency reports]