30 houses flooded, 48 people evacuated in Semey
13:33, 13 December 2014
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - In the city of Semey as a result of congestion in Semipalatinka channel of the Irtysh River, private houses in Vostochnyi village have been flooded.
According to the press service of the regional Emergency Department, there have been flooded 30 backyards of private houses. Firefighters and rescuers evacuated 48 people including 6 children. There were no casualties and damages reported. Emergency Department's officers continue to monitor the water level.