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Local Russians question cause of worst flooding in decades

Dmitry Ponyavin
April 11, 2024

The expanding flood in Russia is posing a threat to the capital of the Orenburg region, home to over half a million people. Devastated local residents anticipate support from Moscow.

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DIMITRY PONYAVIN
Dmitry Ponyavin Editor, producer and correspondent covering major news stories from around the world.
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