Alert issued for impending storm in the region of Kuban
The Krasnodar region of Russia is currently experiencing severe weather conditions, including heavy rains, flooding, and a recent tornado near the coast of Sochi. This has prompted authorities to declare a state of emergency in affected districts such as Tuapse and Goryachy Klyuch.
The Russian Emergencies Ministry for the Krasnodar region has issued a forecast for these weather conditions. Continued heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong wind gusts up to 22 m/s are expected to last until the morning of August 4, 2025. These conditions may result in rising river levels, causing flooding in villages and infrastructure damage.
One of the potential impacts of these severe weather conditions is the flooding of dozens of houses and surrounding territories in multiple villages, such as Defanovka, Moldavanskoye, and Novomikhailovsky. Infrastructure damage could include the collapse of a bridge near Tuapse and landslides disrupting traffic. Rescue operations are underway, with people evacuated from buses and affected homes.
The regional governor, Veniamin Kondratyev, has declared a municipal state of emergency and opened temporary accommodation centers for displaced residents. Over 230 personnel and 55 pieces of equipment are active in evacuation and relief efforts. Residents in affected areas are receiving distributed drinking water and emergency aid.
It is strongly advised that residents and visitors stay indoors during severe weather and follow official announcements for evacuation orders or additional safety instructions. The Krasnodar region has also issued a forecast for potential waterspouts, with waterspouts possibly forming over the sea from Djubga to Magri.
Residents should stay updated with all important news on Telegram, VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, and YouTube. While specific phone numbers are not provided in the search results, residents should follow instructions from local authorities in Krasnodar region and monitor official Telegram channels and regional government updates where the governor posts information.
Typically, Russian emergencies can be reported by calling:
- 112 (general emergency number)
- Local municipal rescue and emergency services as indicated by Krasnodar regional authorities.
Stay safe and follow official instructions during this time of severe weather in the Krasnodar region.
The Russian Emergencies Ministry for the Krasnodar region is releasing weather-forecasting updates for the next few days due to the severe weather conditions. The forecast includes continued heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong wind gusts up to 22 m/s until August 4, 2025, which may lead to weather-related issues such as flooding and infrastructure damage.
The anticipated flooding may result in the need for weather-forecasting updates, particularly in villages like Defanovka, Moldavanskoye, and Novomikhailovsky. Residents and visitors are strongly advised to stay indoors during severe weather and follow official announcements for evacuation orders or safety instructions.
