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Storms, Floods in Russia Kill Dozens

State of emergency declared in Krasnodar region

By Mark Russell,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 7, 2012 1:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – Flash floods in the southwestern Russia region Krasnodar have killed about 100 people and affected 13,000, reports the BBC. Torrential rains started yesterday in the region, causing the government to declare a state of emergency. The flooding also has affected oil shipments from Novorossiisk on the Black Sea. "The floods were very strong. Even traffic lights were ripped out," said a police spokesman.

This giant waterspout was filmed near Sochi, in the Krasnodar region of Russia. Rainstorms and flash floods have killed dozens.
This giant waterspout was filmed near Sochi, in the Krasnodar region of Russia. Rainstorms and flash floods have killed dozens.   (YouTube)
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COMMENTS
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SanityPreservation
Jul 7, 2012 10:41 AM CDT
This happens so it can cancel out the fires in the US of course ... Because that is how the climate returns to "normal". (Someone must be keeping scores.)
JackNelsonSteward
Jul 7, 2012 9:35 AM CDT
anOTHer of Al Gore's hoaxes so he can rake in all that ... flood and ... storm ... money ... Dia BOL ical!!!
 

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