Floods disrupt roads and bridges in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Region

Floods disrupt roads and bridges in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Region

Flooded street at night with cars driving through water, buildings, trees, light poles, signboards, and a board with visible text.

No Evacuation to Temporary Shelters Required

Floods disrupt roads and bridges in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Region

Several areas have been flooded in Nizhny Novgorod Region, but no evacuation of residents to temporary shelters is currently necessary, the regional press service of Russia's Emergency Ministry (EMERCOM) reported.

"No fatalities or injuries have been reported due to the flooding. A 24/7 system for gathering and monitoring flood-related information has been established, and daily oversight of municipal task forces tracking the flood situation is underway," EMERCOM stated.

Today, flooding in Nizhny Novgorod Region has affected the Arya–Atazika road, residential areas in the village of Shiloshka, a bridge in Pochinkovsky District (near the village of Kochkurovo), and a bridge over the Tesha River in Navashino.

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