Odessa paralyzed by rain: rescuers evacuate people and equipment

According to glavcom.ua: The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleg Kiper, reported that as of 9:20 PM, the situation in Odessa remains critical due to heavy rains and flooding. 45 units of equipment and over 320 people have been involved in pumping out water and cleaning drainage systems, along with emergency rescue workers, reported

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The city has flooded not only its streets but also the homes of residents. Locals are posting videos showing how water reaches window sills. Parking lots and even a supermarket have also been flooded.

Rescue operations in the Odesa region

In addition, rescue operations are ongoing in the Odesa region, involving more than 500 utility workers, energy brigade members, and emergency rescue services. According to the latest data, emergency service units have rescued 231 people and evacuated 46 units of equipment, including three ambulances.

Repair work is ongoing, and at night, crews will continue to eliminate the consequences of the bad weather. New precipitation is expected in the region, so services will operate in an enhanced mode until full recovery.

After heavy rains, an emergency situation arose in Odessa and the region. Water flooded streets, homes, and even a supermarket, leading to large-scale rescue operations and the evacuation of people. Repair crews are working around the clock to restore the affected areas, and services are ready for continued bad weather and to work in enhanced modes.