Rostechnadzor has identified the main causes of the dam break in Orsk in 2024

Rostechnadzor has identified the reasons for the dam break in Orsk in 2024, including incorrect design decisions and an inaccurate flood forecast. The relevant information was published on the official website of the ministry on November 21.

"The West Ural Department of Rostechnadzor has completed an investigation into the causes of the accident that occurred in the Orenburg region on April 5, 2024 at a complex of hydraulic structures: "Dam to protect the Old Town area from flooding during spring floods", "Dam to protect the city of Orsk from flooding during spring floods (second stage)," the statement says. the statement.

It is noted that among the main causes of the incident are incorrect design decisions, violations during the construction of the dam, inaccuracy in flood forecasting and non-compliance with legal requirements during operation.

"The Department of Housing and Communal Services and Transport Infrastructure Development of the Orsk city Administration has been brought to administrative responsibility under Article 9.2 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation," the department said.

In addition, the investigation materials will be sent to the prosecutor's office.

Earlier, on April 5, 2024, in Orsk, during the peak of spring floods and rising water levels, a dam broke that protected the city from flooding of the Ural River. A municipal emergency regime has been introduced in Orsk. Six temporary accommodation facilities were prepared for the evacuated residents, more than 2 thousand people. On April 12, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation reported that the section of the dam that broke in Orsk had been restored. Water from the Ural River has stopped flowing into the city. More than 1 billion rubles were paid to flood victims in the region.

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