Floods Batter Russia and Kazakhstan, Forcing Tens of Thousands to Evacuate
Briefly

More than 100,000 people evacuated due to spring floods in Russia and Kazakhstan. Flooding affected various regions, prompting evacuations and emergency measures. President Putin receiving reports but no plans to visit affected areas; discussed with Kazakh counterpart.
Rapid snowmelt, heatwave, and waterlogged soil exacerbated spring floods in Russia. The situation was notably severe this year due to climatic conditions and freeze-thaw effects.
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