The heaviest rains completely flooded the city of Kamyshin in the… (ливень · свердловский · сильный)
The heaviest rains completely flooded the city of Kamyshin in the Sverdlovsk region, with residents using surfboards to navigate after the downpours.
Consensus
- A severe rainstorm hit Kamensk-Uralsky in Sverdlovsk Oblast on July 18.
- The storm caused widespread flooding, submerging streets and making vehicle travel impossible.
- Residents began using paddleboards and inflatable boats for transportation.
- City authorities canceled planned festivals, including those for the Day of the City and the Day of Metallurgist.
- Floodwater has not receded, with no improvement expected before July 21.
Points of divergence
- The rainfall was accompanied by hail throughout the day. — riamo
- Asphalt on Lenina Street was completely washed away by water flows. — riamo
- The most critical situation occurred on Victory Avenue (Pobedy Prospekt). — riamo
- Residents used sports equipment for travel, specifically stand-up paddleboards and rubber boats. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Heaviest rains completely flooded a city of 160,000 in the Sverdlovsk region — РИАМО
- Residents of Kamyshin-Uralsk Use Stand-Up Paddles for Transport After Rainstorms — Вести
- Sverdlovsk Region Flooded After Three Weeks of Rain; Storm in Yekaterinburg Toppled Trees and Broke 49 Traffic Lights — Meduza