Kuban region sees the implementation of an emergency regimen in Tuapsa district.
Heavy Weather Continues to Wreak Havoc in Tuapse District, Krasnodar Krai
The Tuapse District in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, is currently in the grip of a severe weather emergency, with flooding, tornadoes, and mudslides causing extensive damage. The district has been under a state of emergency since early August 2025.
The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) reported that over 70 residential areas have been flooded, with approximately 30 houses submerged in the Tuapse District. The settlements of Defanovka, Moldavanka, and Novomikhaylovsky continue to be affected.
Heavy rainfall has caused rivers like the Defan River to overflow, leading to flash floods that have submerged homes and roads. Tornadoes have swept coastal areas near the Black Sea, including Sochi, causing damage and panic among residents and tourists. Mudslides have disrupted major highways, such as the federal highway "M-4 Don," temporarily blocking traffic in both directions.
Infrastructure damage includes the collapse of bridges, such as the Shapsukho River bridge in Lermontovo, cutting off road access. Emergency services are actively responding to the situation, with over 200 personnel and dozens of equipment units engaged in rescue and mitigation efforts. However, residents have reported difficulties in receiving timely aid.
Weather forecasts indicate that the severe conditions in Krasnodar Krai will continue, with showers expected to include hail, thunderstorms, and strong winds with gusts up to 49 mph. This suggests ongoing risks of worsening weather emergencies in the near term. Evacuations and door-to-door assessments are underway to address the needs of affected populations.
It is important to note that while water spouts over the sea are possible in the Krasnodar Krai region, no new settlements have been reported to be affected. The landslide on the federal highway "M-4 Don" remains blocked, and there is no information provided about the progress in clearing the landslide.
This weather emergency in the Tuapse District is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Sources:
- The Express, Aug 3, 2025 [1]
- DisasterToday YouTube report, Aug 4, 2025 [2]
- Kavkaz-Uzel report on local complaints and emergency response, Aug 3, 2025 [3]
- UkraineToday coverage on floods and mudslides in Krasnodar Krai, Aug 3, 2025 [4]
What is the forecast for the weather in the Tuapse District, which has been experiencing severe weather emergencies including flooding, tornadoes, and mudslides since early August 2025? General-news suggest that the severe conditions in the Krasnodar Krai will continue, with showers expected to include hail, thunderstorms, and strong winds with gusts up to 49 mph, posing ongoing risks of worsening weather emergencies in the near term.
