Yalta and Koreiz after the flood: 810 cubic meters of soil were removed, 10 people were evacuated

On the southern coast of the Crimea continues to eliminate the consequences of flooding: in Yalta and Koreiz built seven temporary dams with a total length of 892 meters and removed 810 cubic meters of soil. This was reported in the press service of the Main Directorate of the EMERCOM of Russia in the Crimea.

According to the agency, the situation was stabilized, but the water continues to flow from the mountains, forming powerful streams. High water levels have been recorded in the area of the Guva and Derekoika rivers, but there is no threat of a breakthrough of the main protective structures at the moment.

Work has been carried out on clearing territories and strengthening coastlines in all areas. At night, a large amount of soil and stones was applied to the trolleybus park by water. Rescuers and engineering equipment work there around the clock: the bank of the Derekoika River is strengthened with sandbags, the bed and the territory of the park are cleared.

In the village of Koreiz work was carried out all night. Rescuers manually, as well as using tractors and forklifts collect and remove soil and stones. Actively cleared bed and places for unimpeded passage of water through the streets of the village.

In total, seven temporary dams with a length of 892 meters were built, for which 2,677 bags were used. 810 cubic meters of soil were removed, 50 meters of the Guva riverbed were cleared.

Evacuation was carried out for the safety of residents. A total of 10 people were evacuated, including one child. There are three people in the temporary accommodation. More than 200 personnel and more than 35 units of heavy equipment were involved in the elimination of the consequences.

Bad weather hit the southern coast of Crimea on October 17-19. During this time, 509 mm of precipitation fell in the Yalta district - a historical maximum for this territory.

The most difficult situation was in Koreiz: the water came out of the bed of the Uzen-Cheshme River near Rodnikova Street, destroyed two retaining walls - on Tokmakov Street and South Bank Highway.

In the period from 19 to 20 October there recorded three incidents related to flooding. Flooding in Koreiz was recognized as a municipal emergency, an interdepartmental operational headquarters operates under the administration of the village.