Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is underwater, and a state of emergency has been declared in the city.

The reason for the flooding of the capital Sakhalin area a powerful downpour has started and continues Far East Russia since the beginning of August.

For tonight in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Almost a month's worth of rain fell, the downpour turned roads into rivers, flooded homes, and school assemblies dedicated to Knowledge Day were postponed until September 4. A state of emergency was declared in the city.

"Lord, when will the authorities learn to work? People are suffering. Just be patient with the people," "What's keeping them so drenched? Winter's coming! They won't have time to dry out! The houses will collapse and it's just terrifying," "There's war in the West, a flood in the East. This is how we live," — social media users comment.

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