Satellite images show the Amur river at its current level as compared to last August.
The historic flooding along the Amur River in Russia's Far East receded by 1 centimeter on Friday, but the river still covers a large swath of land in Siberia.
Images from the the American space agency, NASA, show the spread of the river from its normal levels on Aug. 17, 2013, to its height on Sunday.
Before Friday's slight decrease, the waters hit a peak of 9.11 meters on Thursday afternoon, RIA Novosti reported.
The floods, which have affected the Amur, Magadan and Primorye regions as well as the republic of Sakha and the Jewish autonomous region, are the worst in 120 years and have already forced 16,000 residents to evacuate their homes.
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.
