The key facts
- Seven temporary dams totaling 892 m have been built in Yalta, with more than 200 personnel and over 35 units of equipment deployed
- 10 people, including a child, have been evacuated; three people are in temporary accommodation centers
- A municipal-level emergency regime is in effect in the city; according to the Emergency Ministry, half a year's worth of precipitation fell near Ai-Petri in three days
Work to deal with the aftermath of flooding in Yalta
Large-scale work to deal with the aftermath of flooding in Yalta continues in Crimea, Russia's Emergency Ministry for the republic reported on its website. According to the agency, water continues to flow down from the mountains, forming powerful streams: high water levels have been recorded near the Guva and Derekoika rivers. At the same time, the Emergency Ministry stressed that there is currently no threat of a breach of the main protective structures.
Progress of work and forces involved
More than 200 personnel and over 35 units of heavy equipment have been deployed to deal with the aftermath. At this point, seven temporary dams totaling 892 m have been built, 810 cubic meters of soil have been removed, and 50 meters of the Guva riverbed have been cleared. Work to clear territories and reinforce shorelines is underway at all sites.
Evacuation and emergency regime
To ensure the safety of residents, 10 people, including a child, were evacuated; three people are in temporary accommodation centers. The day before, a municipal-level emergency regime was declared in Yalta. Earlier, the Emergency Ministry reported that over the past three days, half a year's worth of precipitation fell near Mount Ai-Petri in Crimea. There had also previously been reports of the need to evacuate residents of southern Crimea due to heavy rains.
