Russian flood

Clawing for life: Rescuers & volunteers save animals from flood in Russia’s Far East (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Massive flooding plaguing several regions in Russia’s Far East is affecting people and animals alike. Apart from reinforcing dams and shielding crucial infrastructure from the rising waters, rescuers also seek to save the animals.
Aug 5, 2019 16:27
Pesky drones of ‘reporters & bloggers’ disrupt relief work after devastating Siberia flood (PHOTOS)
Emergency services dealing with the fallout of massive floods in the Siberian region of Irkutsk have urged reporters to lay off the use of drones to make way for rescue helicopters and avoid collisions.
Jul 4, 2019 14:48
Twelve dead & thousands left homeless as severe flooding hits Siberia (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Twelve people have died in the floods that have devastated the Russian Siberian region of Irkutsk. Rising water levels also have driven several thousand people from their homes and there is concern over missing persons.
Jul 1, 2019 10:16
Town officials detained following fatal Krymsk flood
Top officials from the flood-ravaged Russian city Krymsk have been detained as investigators search for evidence of criminal negligence following the devastating flood that left some 170 people dead and hundreds more injured and homeless.
Jul 23, 2012 13:42
Disaster-united communities rebuilding after deadly floods (VIDEO)
Search and rescue is over in southern Russia, where flash floods have killed 162 people. The Emergencies Ministry is focusing on rebuilding the water-damaged cities. Residents are trying to cope with the terrible losses they suffered and move on.
Jul 10, 2012 06:28
Flood fallout: Russia investigates causes of tragedy
Local authorities face criticism and finger-pointing as investigators look into the causes of the devastating flood in Russia's Krasnodar Region, while residents try to cope with the consequences of a disaster that took the lives of over 170 people.
Jul 10, 2012 00:46

Top stories

Op-Ed

Latest videos

RT Features

Kiev is set to receive American Patriot missile batteries. How will this change the battlefield in Ukraine?

Kiev is set to receive American Patriot missile batteries. How will this change the battlefield in Ukraine? FEATURE

Will Lebanon and Israel go to war over their maritime border dispute?

Will Lebanon and Israel go to war over their maritime border dispute? FEATURE

It's no secret that the West is trying to overthrow the Russian government – John Bolton was just saying it out loud

It's no secret that the West is trying to overthrow the Russian government – John Bolton was just saying it out loud FEATURE

Be careful what you post: How Facebook and the US government have united against Americans with the 'wrong' views

Be careful what you post: How Facebook and the US government have united against Americans with the 'wrong' views FEATURE