Flooding in Krysmk

​ On July 7, a devastating flood hit Krysmk, Russia, killing about 170 people. Twenty-three feet of water devoured houses in the middle of the night, leaving residents little time to escape. Surviving people and animals sought refuge in trees and on rooftops. Apparently, officals were warned about the flood, but did not inform the vulnerable, sleeping people. Instead, they were woken up by water rising past their beds and screams of near neighbors and animals. "People stopped believing in the authorities a long time ago..." Valey Chernenko, a man from a nearby town said.
People are still indifferent about the government, though the government sent help in, such as food and clothing for those who were effected. Witnesses said they saw waves of water came down from the mountains, ruining almost everything in its path. The emergency ward house was damaged, but doctors were able to escape, and they continued to aid the hurt. Though the ward house was contaminated with mud and debris, volunteers offered their house for the suffering. Most survivors were able to be evacuated to nearby towns and saved. Others stayed behind, looking for lost family members, hoping they would miraculously appear.

Until next time.