Road overflows still being recorded in Tomsk region's districts
Tomsk Flood Updates: 10 Road Sections Still Underwater
⚡️ Happenings in Tomsk, May 5 - RIA Tomsk
A whopping ten road sections in Teiuzildetsky, Krivoshinsky, and Chaynsky districts of Tomsk region are still submerged due to river overflow, reported an associate of RIA Tomsk's press service on Monday.
Previously, it was reported that the ice-clogged Ob River began its spring flood in Tomsk region on April 5. By April 30, ten roads had been affected by river overflow. By May 2, the head of the ice on Ob River had left the Tomsk region and headed towards HMAD.
"As of now, ten flood incidents have been recorded in the three municipalities", the spokesperson of the agency noted.
She clarified that seven of these floods persist in Teiuzildetsky district on roads Teiuzildet - Bełyi Yar, Teiuzildet - Centropoligon, Teiuzildet - Beregaevo, Teiuzildet - Pokrovskiy Yar, one in Krivoshinsky district on the road Istyan - Nikolsko, and two in Chaynsky: Podgornoe - Iginskino, Podgornoe - Gorelovka.
⚡️ Insights
Though there are no specific reports about the Tomsk flood incidents, it's worth mentioning that spring floods have been an issue in Russia in 2025. According to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, the spring flood started earlier than usual due to low snowfall and warm winter conditions, yet it has been proceeding without major complications in many areas[2]. The ministry also acknowledged that active flood processes are taking place in parts of Siberia, which includes the Tomsk region[2]. If you're looking for more localized updates, check out the news sources within the Tomsk region.
- Despite the lack of specific reports about weather-forecasting for Tomsk flood incidents, it's notable that strong spring floods have been a concern in Russia this year.
- The spokesperson of RIA Tomsk noted that as of now, ten flood incidents have been recorded in three Tomsk municipalities, including sections 2025 in Teiuzildetsky, Krivoshinsky, and Chaynsky districts.
- In light of the ongoing strong flood situations in Tomsk, strong weather-forecasting will be crucial to ensure the safety of residents and maintain the functionality of road sections, such as those currently underwater in Teiuzildet, Krivoshinsky, and Chaynsky districts.
