1 year ago
Russian Rescuers Save Families and Animals Amidst Flooding
Villagers in a remote part of Russia had to be rescued from floodwaters.
The water came from heavy rain, and it covered many homes.
Rescue teams used boats to help people, their farm animals, and even pets like a hamster, get to safety.
Many children were among the people rescued.
The area has a history of extreme weather events, with scientists saying that the climate crisis makes it worse.
This week alone, nearly 100 houses were flooded across eight villages.
Rescuers saved over 100 people, including children, along with farm animals and pets.
Flooding occurred in villages within the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) of eastern Russia.
93 residential buildings were flooded across eight villages.
Aerial footage revealed villages submerged, with only rooftops visible.
The region has experienced multiple floods and fires, with climate change cited as a contributing factor.
- Who
- Rescuers and villagers affected by flooding
- What
- Rescuers evacuated people and animals from flooded villages.
- Where
- Sakha Republic (Yakutia), eastern Russia
- When
- This week
- Why
- Caused by heavy rainfall.
Key facts
- People Rescued
- Over 100
- Buildings Flooded
- 93
- Villages Affected
- 8
- Region
- Sakha Republic (Yakutia)
- Animals Rescued
- Farm animals and one hamster


