Weather alert expansion extends until 12:00 PM on August 4
Heavy Rains and Flooding Strike Krasnodar Krai, Triggering Emergency Situation
On Monday, August 4th, 2025, the Krasnodar Krai region in Russia is experiencing heavy rains, gusts, and flooding. The severe weather has prompted a natural disaster situation, particularly in the Tuapse District and areas like Defanovka, Moldavanskoye, Lermontovo, and Novomikhaylovskiy.
The warning, issued by the Krasnodar Regional Emergency Ministry and the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Siberian-Caspian Anticyclone Monitoring Service", covers a wide area including Sochi, Sirius, and other nearby towns. The services predict heavy rain in the southwestern regions of the Krasnodar region until midday on Monday.
The Black Sea coast from Anapa to the Abkhazian border is expected to experience rising water levels to dangerous heights. Residents and travelers are advised to exercise heightened caution, particularly near rivers, coastal zones, and mountains.
The intense rainfall has caused the Shapsukho River near Lermontovo to overflow, adding to the flood severity. Emergency relief efforts are underway, including water distribution, evacuations, and warnings for residents and travelers.
On the previous day, August 3rd, the region witnessed significant impacts from the heavy rains. Flooding, mudslides, infrastructure damage (notably a bridge collapse in Tuapse), and a tornado sighting were reported. Dozens of tourists were evacuated, and local traffic was heavily disrupted.
Authorities have declared a state of emergency especially in the Tuapse District and the aforementioned areas. The continued risk of flooding and landslides remains in the immediate days following August 4th, indicating that residents and travelers should remain vigilant.
For Sochi and Sirius, the coast including Sochi suffered heavy rain and flooding causing infrastructure damage. While specific details about Sirius are not extensively detailed in the reports, its proximity to Sochi suggests that it likely faced similar risks given the regional emergency declarations.
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The heavy rains and flooding in Krasnodar Krai, as predicted by the weather-forecasting services, have escalated into a natural disaster, necessitating emergency situation declarations, particularly in the Tuapse District and areas like Defanovka, Moldavanskoye, Lermontovo, and Novomikhaylovskiy. Residents and travelers should closely monitor weather forecasts to stay informed about the ongoing threats.
Continued heavy rain in the southwestern regions of the Krasnodar region is expected until midday on Monday, further exacerbating the flood risk in the Black Sea coast from Anapa to the Abkhazian border. Given the situation, it is essential to remain cautious, especially near rivers, coastal zones, and mountains.
