Video: How Animals Are Rescued from Floods in Orenburg as Situation Worsens

In Orenburg, people who find themselves in flood zones are taking their pets with them. The animals are so frightened that they cling tightly to their owners.

Dogs are being rescued from the Orenburg Huskies kennel, which has been severely flooded, according to volunteers. The kennel houses 42 dogs, and they have been evacuated using boats. Volunteers are now searching for people willing to care for the dogs.

Over the past 24 hours, the water level in the Ural River near Orenburg has risen by 28 centimeters, the administration reports. As of 9 AM on April 7, 1784 areas and 1347 households were flooded. A total of 428 people, including 27 children, have been evacuated. The situation is progressively worsening.