State of emergency declared in Komsomolsk due to Amur River flood
According to him, the water level in the Amur River rose by 11 cm by August 25, reaching 535 cm. Over the next two to three days, it is expected to rise an additional 15-20 cm. However, the main threat from potential rainfall comes from water behind dams.
Consensus
- A state of emergency has been introduced in Komsomolsk-na-Amure.
- The water level in the Amur River reached 535 cm by August 25.
- The water level is expected to rise by 15–20 cm in the next two to three days.
- The main threat comes from water behind the dams, especially with possible rainfall.
- 28 pumps are installed in the city and on the dams, with seven operating as needed.
- Pumps are concentrated at the mouth of the Teply Klyuch stream.
- Additional pumps are planned, with five new work teams to be formed.
- Technological gaps in the dams are to be sealed, particularly near the Mendeleevskiy microdistrict boat station.
- Preparations are underway to block stormwater drainage outlets into the Amur River.
- There is a risk of another rise in water levels in early September.
- By the end of the first decade of September, water levels could reach 600–650 cm.
- Officials are preparing for a worst-case scenario where water levels could reach 700 cm.
Points of divergence
- The water level in the Amur is expected to stabilize after the initial rise. — komersant
- The water level will stabilize after a rise of 15–20 cm, followed by a slight decline. — interfax
Coverage (3 sources)
- State of emergency declared in Komsomolsk-on-Amur due to flood — Коммерсантъ
- Emergency regime introduced in Komsomolsk-on-Amur due to flood — Интерфакс
- Water level in the Amur River near Komsomolsk-on-Amur rose by 23 cm over the weekend — Интерфакс