Power surge inundates Narva following the opening of Ivangorod hydroelectric plant in Russia
In the small city of Narva, located in eastern Estonia, a tragic event unfolded on a Friday morning in July. The Joaoru recreation area, commonly known as "Lipovka," near the Narva River was completely flooded on July 4, 2025.
The flooding was caused by the opening of two additional locks at the Ivangorod hydroelectric power station situated in Russia. The high water levels that led to this incident are not uncommon in Narva, occurring approximately once every two years, as previously mentioned.
Narva authorities have taken swift action to ensure the safety of its residents. The city has cordoned off the flooded area, and the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) is actively monitoring the situation. The Mayor of Narva, Katri Raik, announced the flooding on social media, urging residents to avoid visiting Joaoru and its surroundings due to potential danger.
Alexandra Grünwald, a crisis advisor at Narva City Hall, emphasized caution to avoid risks. Our on-site correspondent, Sergei Stepanov, reported that the flooded area is calm, with police barriers and very few people present.
The situation on the ground appears to be under control, with barriers in place, as reported by our correspondent. However, the authorities continue to urge residents to heed their warnings and stay away from the flooded area for their safety.
We encourage our readers to follow our website on Facebook, Bluesky, and X to never miss an update about the flooding at Joaoru (Lipovka). The Editor of this article is Mari Peegel, Sergei Mihhailov, and Michael Cole.
[1] It's worth noting that the name Grünwald was misspelled as Grünwald in the bullet points provided. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
In addition to the flooding incident at Joaoru (Lipovka) in Narva, there have been updates regarding the weather conditions. Heavy rainfall is forecasted for the region tomorrow, which may exacerbate the flooding situation. Residents are advised to stay informed about the weather conditions and heed any further safety precautions issued by the authorities. Meanwhile, general news outlets such as Bluesky, X, and our website are providing continuous updates on this developing story.
