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Briefing: Russia’s North Caucasus hit by massive flooding, thousands evacuated
Strategic angle: Flooding triggered by heavy rain has forced thousands of people to evacuate in southern Russia’s North Caucasus region.
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Updated 12 days ago
The North Caucasus region of Russia is currently experiencing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, prompting widespread evacuations.
Infrastructure in the affected areas is under considerable strain as emergency services respond to the crisis and manage the evacuation process.
The flooding raises concerns regarding the region's capacity to handle such extreme weather events, highlighting the need for improved drainage and flood management systems.