Russia declares emergency after heavy rains

Russia has declared a state of emergency in the Siberian region of Krasnoyarsk following severe heavy rains that damaged over 17,000 hectares of crops. The announcement was made by Sergey Ponomarenko, the first vice-governor of the region, during a regional government meeting. The financial losses from the damaged crops are estimated at over 280 million Russian rubles, or approximately $3 million.

The state of emergency, effective from Friday (20 September), will allow local authorities and resources to be mobilized to address the crisis and assist affected farmers. This measure aims to mitigate the damage and provide relief to the agricultural sector, which the continuous downpours have severely impacted.

The heavy rains have caused widespread destruction in the region, devastating fields and leaving the local agricultural industry in distress. The authorities are focusing on restoring the region’s agricultural productivity and minimizing long-term financial losses. The scale of damage is significant, and the government’s intervention is considered necessary to manage the situation effectively.

Earlier in the month, a similar emergency was declared in another Siberian region, Tomsk, where nearly 3,000 hectares of crops were destroyed by severe weather. The repeated incidents highlight the growing challenges posed by extreme weather conditions in Siberia, which threaten to disrupt local economies and agricultural output.

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• Russia declares emergency in Siberia due to crop damage from heavy rains