The Irkutsk region continues to flood after heavy rains. Due to construction errors, even apartments built for victims of the previous flood ended up in the water.
High alert mode acts The region has been experiencing flooding for three days now. Due to rising river levels, water has flooded streets in 15 settlements and 17 summer cottage communities. In the Irkutsk flooded lower tier and embankment stairs.
Under threat of flooding are located Waste storage tanks from a pulp and paper mill on the shores of Lake Baikal. If water reaches them, hazardous substances will leak into the lake.
Meanwhile, the prosecutor's office and the Investigative Committee появились Questions about the quality of residential construction in the city Tulune, where victims of the previous major flood in 2019 were relocated. People waited for new housing for almost three years and moved into their new apartments just a few months ago. However, now, due to improperly installed storm drains, their flooded again.
In Tulun itself today introduced A state of emergency has been declared. Authorities fear the Iya River will exceed its critical level by 80 centimeters. Four years ago, the river overflowed its banks, killing 25 people and leaving thousands homeless.
Video, photo: Overheard Tulun, Tayga, Ircity