Thousands evacuated as Kazakhstan and Russia battle huge floods

Astana, Kazakhstan (AFP) April 10, 2024

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from areas at risk of being submerged in water across Kazakhstan and Russia amid the worst flooding in decades, officials said Wednesday. Fast-melting snow and ice has caused rivers that cross the two countries' border regions to surge, flooding cities and roads and prompting local evacuation orders. "Since the start of the flood (last mon