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Flash Floods Submerge Homes, Roads in Far East Russia

Since early August, parts of Russia's Far East have experienced regular flooding due to tropical storms and typhoons.

Intense Rainfall Brings Floods to Russia's Far East Primorye Region

The Primorye region has been struck by flooding throughout the month of August, prompting an outcry from locals over official relief efforts.

inclement weather

Flash Floods Cause Major Power Outage in Far East Russia

A total of 70,000 out of the 600,000 residents of Vladivostok were left without electricity over an eight-hour period, said local authorities.

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Flood-Hit Region in Russia's Far East Declares Emergency to Expand Disaster Relief

Primorye region Governor Oleg Kozhemyako promised higher payouts to families whose homes were damaged by tropical storm Khanun.

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Flooding in Russia's Far East Triggers Evacuations

At least three people are believed to have drowned after heavy rains brought by tropical storm Khanun pummeled Russia’s Primorye region late last week...

series of unfortunate events

In Photos: Fires and Floods in Russia's Far East

At least three people have been killed in flooding in the Primorye region, while smog from wildfires blanketed the city of Yakutsk.

Primorye region

Tropical Storm Brings Flooding to Russia's Far East

Video shared online showed prison guards forcing inmates to pull them on horse carriages “so that their feet wouldn’t get wet.”

Russia’s Polar Regions See Record High Temperatures in July

Air temperatures soared 3-4 degrees Celsius above average in some places.

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In Photos: Moscow Hit By Torrential Summer Rain Storm

Residents were seen running for cover and cars were seen navigating flooded streets during the torrential downpour.

4 Missing in Russia’s Flood-Hit Black Sea Coast

Emergency officials said they were organizing a search and rescue operation where local authorities issued a state of emergency early Wednesday.

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Flash Floods Trigger Evacuations on Russia’s Black Sea Coast

Emergency authorities in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region issued a flash flood warning from late Sunday into Monday due to heavy rains.

In Photos: Deep Freeze Descends on Siberia

Residents of northern Siberia and the Russian Far East are enduring a major cold snap this week as thermostats fall far below 0 degrees Celsius.

But despite...

'snow armageddon'

Moscow Pummeled By Historic Snowfall

Heavy snowfall blanketed Moscow on Sunday, disrupting traffic, delaying flights and leaving pavements buried with snow across the Russian capital. ...

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In Photos: Moscow Sets 60-Year Precipitation Record

The Russian capital on Monday recorded its highest level of precipitation in a 24-hour period since 1960.

Heavy snowfalls over the weekend turned into...

Snowy Cyclone Pummels Russian Cities, Sparking Ire Toward Local Authorities

Residents of several Russian cities complain of dangerously snowy and icy conditions as snow plows have failed to keep the roads clear.

Freak Russian Snowstorm Traps 100 in Cinema Overnight

Photos showed people relaxing in cinema seats and watching movies on the big screen for free.

'profound' shift

Arctic Could See More Rain Than Snow By 2060 as Region Warms – Study

“What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay there,” the study’s lead author said.

St. Petersburg Winter Temps Could Rise 4 Degrees by 2050 – Scientist

Scientists also predict increasingly intense rain and snow that will strain the city's drainage and flood mitigation systems.

Haunting Fog Descends Upon Moscow

The thick white mist that descended upon overnight gave the Russian capital an atmospheric, eerie feel.

Russia Marks Second-Hottest June in History With More Record Heat to Come – Weather Chief

“Due to climate change, the current records will be broken again in the next 10 years.”

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