Almost 100 suburban areas flooded after rains in Leningrad region

In the Leningrad region, after heavy precipitation, three private houses and 90 household plots in the "Ryzhiki" farming co-op were in the flood zone. However, as the Ministry of Emergency Situations said, no evacuation requests have been received yet.

The ministry explained that the reason for the flooding was the overflow of the quarry in the industrial zone "Russian field-2" and the clogging of the drainage system of the farm. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reminded that during the threat of flooding, emergency services should be monitored and attempts to drive through flooded areas by car should be abandoned. 78.ru .

A dangerous situation is developing in gardening No. 3 LOMO on Rzhevka. The incoming water poses a threat to residential buildings and property. Residents of horticulture said that at the moment about 18 sites have been flooded. Many residents have left their homes, fearing further flooding. Residents complain that the local administration is not taking effective measures.

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