Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev announced that evacuation procedures have begun in response to flooding that has affected downtown residential buildings. The update appeared in his official Telegram channel, outlining immediate steps taken to ensure public safety as waters rose in various districts.
Officials indicated that all residents affected by the disaster were directed to take shelter at the Lazur hostel, a temporary arrangement intended to provide secure accommodation as recovery plans are developed. The decision underscores the city’s effort to centralize aid and monitor the needs of those displaced by the floodwaters.
The governor explained that the Belbek River had overrun its banks after a surge of water, which prevented the river from releasing excess flow into the sea. The resulting flood pushed into several residential blocks. Razvozhaev noted that the Sevastopol rescue service had evacuated ten people from the village of Lyubimovka, including two children aged three and nine, highlighting the vulnerability of families and the rapid mobilization of emergency personnel.
Five residents will remain at the hostel while the rest are expected to be supported by relatives who can provide temporary housing. The plan reflects the immediate need to balance safety with the practical realities of family care and transport during a crisis.
Additional evacuations were carried out from flooded homes along Kachinskoye Highway, and nearby residential buildings within a military camp near the Chersonesos lighthouse are also being relocated. Authorities are coordinating the transfer to a temporary shelter established at the local cultural center to ensure residents have access to essentials and protection as weather conditions evolve.
Oleg Kryuchkov, who previously served as an advisor to Crimea’s president, reported that nearly half a million peninsula residents had lost electricity. He emphasized that the most affected districts include Chernomorsky, Saki, Belogorsky, Simferopol, Oktyabrsky, Bakhchisaray, and Leninsky, illustrating the broad reach of the outage and the strain on regional infrastructure.
November 27 was declared a holiday in Crimea due to adverse weather conditions, a measure designed to reduce travel risks and allow families to focus on safety and recovery. The decision follows coordinated guidance from regional authorities and meteorological services as flood threats persist in affected areas.
Earlier, the Ministry of Emergencies issued a storm warning for dangerous hydrometeorological events in Simferopol for the period from November 25 to 27. The forecast anticipated the southwest wind strengthening and shifting toward the northwest on November 26 and 27, raising concerns about wind-driven wave effects and continued coastal flooding in vulnerable zones.
Additionally, meteorologist Shuvalov predicted that the frequency of natural disasters in the region would increase, underscoring the need for preparedness and robust response planning as seasonal weather patterns evolve and climate-related risks intensify.