More than 200 people impacted by dam collapse in Russia.

In the city of Moscow, a recent disaster has left about 200 people stranded in a dangerous flood zone near Karabash, a town in Russia's west-central region of Chelyabinsk. The cause of this catastrophe was a dam burst at the Kialimskoye Reservoir, a major source of drinking water for the city of Karabash. Local authorities have reported that the water broke through the dam, forcing the evacuation of nearby villages such as Kialim and Mukhametovo. As of Friday, approximately 200 individuals remain in the flooded area.

In response to this crisis, the Karabash municipal administration has declared a state of emergency in the affected district. According to reports from the Xinhua news agency, this is a necessary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents. The Chelyabinsk Center for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring has also provided some insight into the situation, stating that the region received a significant amount of rainfall - up to 73 mm - in just 24 hours on July 25 and the night of July 26. This amount is equivalent to 1-1.5 monthly norms in certain areas.

As a result of the dam breach at the Kialimskoye Reservoir, one community has already been flooded. In order to prevent further damage, authorities are currently in the process of evacuating three other settlements as a precautionary measure. Meteorologists have also issued a warning for severe weather in the surrounding regions. On July 27, they predict heavy to hefty rain, intense downpours, prolonged heavy rain, thunderstorms, and possibly large hail, with winds up to 25 m/s, in parts of the Sverdlovsk, Chelyabinsk, and Kurgan regions.

The impact of this disaster is expected to last for several days, with meteorologists forecasting that heavy rainfall will continue until at least July 29. This will likely result in significant increases in water levels in small rivers, further intensifying the flood risk. The safety and well-being of the affected communities remain a top priority, and authorities are working tirelessly to ensure their evacuation and provide necessary support during this difficult time.

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