In Elektrostal, just outside Moscow, intense rainfall caused property damage at the Wildberry warehouse, with preliminary estimates pegging losses at about 15 million rubles. The figure was disclosed through the company’s Telegram channel, WB Press Office, as officials began a careful assessment of the scene and its financial impact. What began as a heavy downpour escalated into a tangible setback for the storage facility, prompting a review of inventory, insurance implications, and the immediate steps needed to safeguard remaining stock and facilities.
Wildberries officials emphasized that the 15 million rubles represents only an initial assessment. The final loss figure will emerge after a comprehensive inventory process is completed. This involves cataloging damaged goods, identifying items suitable for salvage, return to suppliers, or write-offs, and reconciling these numbers with partner records. The process is expected to provide a clearer picture of how much of the disrupted stock belongs to Wildberries directly and how much belongs to marketplace partners who use the same storage complex.
The rainfall affected goods stored at the Elektrostal warehouse, impacting both Wildberries merchandise and products of marketplace partners housed within the same facility. The press service indicated that the bulk of the affected items were clothing and footwear, categories that often compose a significant share of the warehouse’s throughput. Damage to packaging, damp merchandise, and the potential for mold or odor issues add layers of complexity to the post-disaster handling and re-stocking plans, underscoring the importance of rapid response protocols and collaboration with partners.
A roof breach caused by the storm allowed water to penetrate the interior, with the flooded area spanning roughly 500 square meters. This interior exposure occurred within a facility that covers about 250,000 square meters in total, illustrating the scale of the operation and the challenge of preventing collateral damage across such a vast space. The incident has likely triggered safety inspections, temporary rearrangements of storage zones, and a review of drainage and roof integrity to prevent recurrence during adverse weather in the region.
At another point in the region, authorities had previously addressed a separate incident—an open burn at a paint and varnish warehouse in Noginsk—where a response from the Ministry of Emergency Situations successfully contained the spread and eliminated visible flames. While not directly connected to the Elektrostal event, this prior occurrence highlights the broader risk management landscape for industrial facilities in the area, where weather, storage practices, and material volatility all intersect to shape safety protocols and emergency readiness across multiple sites.