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State of emergency declared in Tyumen, West Siberia, as flood threat grows
As the Tura River's water level rose to 8.77 meters in Tyumen, Russia's West Siberian region, Governor Alexander Moor declared a regional state of emergency. Evacuations began in high-risk areas, and flood waters are expected to peak.
Heavy rainfall in Tyumen, in Russia's West Siberian region, prompted the declaration of a regional state of emergency due to the threat of the Tura River overflowing. Governor Alexander Moor announced on his Telegram account that the river's water level reached 8.77 meters and was still rising.
Moor announced that the state of emergency took effect at noon. While flood waters are expected to peak between Friday and Monday, local officials began evacuating elderly and vulnerable residents from high-risk areas. The governor ordered around-the-clock monitoring of all dams and embankments, and immediate reinforcement of any leaks or cracks with sandbags and soil.
Drinking Water Complaints
The situation in the Tura River, which supplies drinking water to approximately 900,000 people, has also raised concerns about water quality. Following flood disasters in July, residents claimed that tap water had a sharp odor resembling sewage, swamp mud, decay, and dead fish. An online petition demanding clean water alleged that some individuals experienced skin rashes, allergic reactions, and symptoms of poisoning after drinking the water.
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