Harsh weather events, specifically a tornado and storm, cause damage to bridges and vehicles in the vicinity of the resort.
Heavy Storms Wreak Havoc in Krasnodar Region
Recent storms have caused widespread damage to infrastructure and disrupted the lives of locals and tourists in the Krasnodar region, particularly in villages such as Agoy, Lermontovo, Novomikhailovsky, and Defanovka.
In Agoy, a tornado struck, causing damage to beach infrastructure and overturning a catamaran, posing a serious safety hazard. A video emerged showing the catamaran being lifted from the sea, flipped several times in the air, and thrown onto the beach, filled with people.
Heavy rains have led to flooding of dozens of houses and adjacent areas in some settlements in the Krasnodar region. In the village of Agoy alone, the flooding has affected over 100 houses. Local authorities have declared a state of emergency and opened temporary accommodation centers for displaced residents. Another temporary accommodation point is promised to be opened in the village of Djubga if necessary.
Infrastructure damage includes the collapse of a bridge and widespread flooding affecting homes and roads. The Defan River has risen due to heavy rainfall, causing flooding in the adjacent territories of three populated areas: the village of Moldavanovka, the village of Novomikhailovsky, and the village of Defanovka. The catastrophe has also resulted in the blocking of a toll section of the M-4 "Don" highway towards Djubga due to a landslide, which has paralyzed traffic in the direction of the Djubga village.
Strong winds have raged in the Tuapse district and its surroundings, causing landslides and rockfalls in the Tuapse area, as reported by Russian Telegram channels. A bus fell into a river from a bridge, but rescuers managed to save all 25 people in its cabin. Emergency services are working at the scene, and a detour for cars through Novorossiysk has been organized.
Local authorities are actively responding with rescue efforts and emergency assistance due to ongoing bad weather forecasts predicting continued heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The MCHS of Russia reports that the region remains threatened by rain, hail, and strong winds.
Tourists in affected areas, including Goryachy Klyuch and coastal resorts, have also been stranded due to flooding and blocked transport routes. The storm has severely disrupted infrastructure—damaging bridges, flooding homes, and coastal facilities—and has adversely impacted residents in Krasnodar region villages.
In summary, recent storms have caused widespread damage to infrastructure and have adversely affected residents in Krasnodar region villages, including Agoy, Lermontovo, Novomikhailovsky, and Defanovka. Emergency responses are underway to assist displaced and affected populations.
In response to the adverse weather conditions, the scientists monitoring environmental-science phenomena in the Krasnodar region will investigate the impact of heavy storms on the local ecosystem. The flooding and landslides in Agoy and Defanovka raise intriguing questions about the long-term effects on the region's weather pattern and biodiversity.
