Deadly Flash Floods Devastate Odesa, Ukraine After Torrential Downpours
ReutersOctober 1, 20251 min9,408 views
5 connectionsΒ·9 entities in this videoβDevastating Flash Floods in Odesa
- π Torrential rain in southern Ukraine's Odesa region has caused deadly flash floods, leaving hundreds in need of rescue.
- β‘ Power outages have affected tens of thousands, and property damage is widespread, with trees also brought down.
Tragic Loss of Life
- π Authorities confirmed several fatalities, including a family of five, among them a child, who were trapped in their home.
- π Neighbors described how rising water levels blocked doors, preventing escape from the lower ground floor.
- π£οΈ One resident recounted the terrifying experience, telling her daughter, "We're going to jump from the balcony. We will do something. Maybe someone will come and rescue us."
Unprecedented Rainfall and Official Response
- π§οΈ Odessa received almost two months' worth of rain in just seven hours, according to the city's mayor.
- β οΈ The downpours continued for a second day, exacerbating the dire situation.
- πΊπ¦ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the situation horrific and ordered a full review of operations in the affected region.
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