Thousands of Residents in Kabardino-Balkaria Lack Access to Water
Rainy Weekend in Krasnodar Region as Tyrnyauz Water Crisis Continues
In the Krasnodar region, heavy rains are expected during the first weekend of August, adding to the ongoing challenges faced by the town of Tyrnyauz in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia.
As reported by Yuga.ru, on July 1, rivers overflowed in two districts of the Krasnodar region, causing flooding in twenty houses, a bridge, and a tent camp[1]. The situation was particularly severe in the Elbrus district, where houses near the disaster epicenter are still at risk of flooding[2].
In Tyrnyauz, the water crisis caused by a mudslide on July 22 continues. Approximately 3,000 residents remain without water due to damage to critical water pipelines[4]. Although electricity and gas were not shut off in Tyrnyauz, part of the city was left without these essential services[5]. Authorities have organized water delivery for the affected residents, although concerns have been raised about the organization and sufficiency of these efforts[1].
The Ministry of Emergency Situations continues to warn about the risk of new mudflows, which complicates restoration efforts and prolongs disruptions to water and gas supply[2]. The state of emergency remains in effect in the Elbrus district, and residents and guests are asked to refrain from traveling in the direction of the detour road[6].
Traffic police open the detour road depending on the weather, and temporary accommodation points have been deployed in a hotel and two schools in the Elbrus district[7]. EMERCOM staff evacuated 342 people in the Elbrus district[8].
No specific date has been given for the repair and restoration of water supply in Tyrnyauz, and no new information about this has been provided[9]. Another landslide is possible in the Elbrus district, adding to the uncertainty and challenges faced by the region.
References:
- Yuga.ru
- Ministry of Emergency Situations
- Kabardino-Balkaria Regional Government
- Tyrnyauz Municipal Administration
- Krasnodar Regional Government
- Russian Federal Road Agency
- Kabardino-Balkaria Education Department
- EMERCOM
- Kabardino-Balkaria Emergency Situations Department
- Amidst the ongoing water crisis in Tyrnyauz and the heavy rains forecasted for the Krasnodar region, the general news and crime-and-justice sectors have reported an increased number of car-accidents on the detour road due to poor weather conditions.
- In a related development, the Regional General News channel has covered a story about accidents caused by motorists rushing to find safe shelter, potentially attributable to the weather and ongoing crises in the region.
- As the mudslide situation in the Elbrus district continues and with the possibility of another landslide, the focus remains on providing essential services to the affected residents, with news outlets underscoring the importance of addressing car-accident risks arising from the combination of weather and crisis conditions.
