| Event: | FF Flash Flood |
| Number: | 2013-000100 |
| Country: | RUS Russia |
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| Date (YMD): | 2013-8-23 |
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| Information Source: | IFRC |
| Comments: | Flash floods caused by torrential rain have swept the Far East Region of Russia covering three big regions: Khabarovsk krai, Amur region, and the Jewish Autonomous Oblast (JAO). The level of water in Amur river significantly increased to its historical maximum from last 100 years 6,88 meters. According to the forecast of State Hydro Meteorological Services of Russia, this level might increase until 7,0 meters with more significant negative consequences. According to the Emergency Report of Russian EMERCOM, altogether 137 settlements, 6,321 houses populated by 34,135 people, 216 sections of local roads and 59 road bridges remain flooded in 25 municipalities in the Far Eastern Federal District. |
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