The number of victims of floods in the Irkutsk region increased to 23 people
The number of deaths due to flooding in the Angara region has grown to 23 people, said Last news Commissioner of emergency services in the region.
The number of deaths due to flooding in the Angara region has grown to 23 people, said Last news Commissioner of emergency services in the region.
the fate of eight local residents is unknown.
All hospitalized 442 individuals, and among them 110 children, said the head of the Department. Nearly three thousand received damage received outpatient urgent medical care.
according to the final data, remain flooded two settlements - the town of Tulun and work Oktyabrsky village of Chunsky area that is home to 604 people.
Heavy rains in the Irkutsk region led to the rise of the rivers. A state of emergency was declared in 6 areas: Tulunskiy, Chunskiy, Nizhneudinsk, Taishet, Zima and Kuitun. In the disaster area got 110 settlements, Only since June 25, has been flooded more than ten thousand houses.
according to the regional meteorologist, flood current year has hit historic highs both in terms of precipitation, and the levels came from the banks of rivers.
in the field of restoration work, which is involved in 3, 5 thousand people, 789 pieces of different mechanisms, 62 boats and nine helicopters Mi-8.
Still accepting applications for one-time financial assistance. As stated by the Commissioners of the Ministry of social development, custody and guardianship of the Angara, more 23, 5 thousand victims and families of the eight victims have already paid compensation.
last week Vladimir Putin has signed a decree according to which the floods in the Irkutsk region recognized the emergency of Federal scale.
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