"The Irka is going wild": the Ira River has burst its banks in Sochi. Streets are flooded, and cars are being swept away by the torrential waters.

A reader of "NeMoskva" sent a video from SochiWhere are continuing showers with hail and storm.

As forecasters predicted, local rivers are overflowing their banks. This video shows the Ira River, which has flooded a highway bridge.

"Irka's gone crazy, damn it," — a Sochi resident comments after her car nearly collided with a log.

According to authorities, in less than a day fell out monthly precipitation norm. In some areas of Sochi, the water flows are already demolish cars. Due to rockfall difficult movement along the highway to the side Dzhubgi.

Flights to at least 12 Russian cities and two countries have been delayed. 

The storm will continue until June 17, and the worst of it is yet to come: forecasters are warning of wind gusts up to 18 meters per second. All city beaches are closed.