The powerful bad weather that hit Odesa caused large-scale destruction, complete flooding of the city, and human casualties. The authorities announced the completion of search and rescue operations and the start of a commission to investigate the circumstances of the tragedy. This was reported by Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba and State Emergency Service spokeswoman Maryna Averina, writes UNN.
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Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba reported that the natural disaster claimed the lives of ten people, but more than 380 residents were rescued.
The aftermath of the natural disaster is being eliminated in Odesa. This morning, I held a coordination meeting on the situation in the city. Rescuers have completed search operations. As a result of the bad weather, 10 people died. At the same time, more than 380 residents were rescued
According to Kuleba, emergency recovery work covered more than 60 facilities, and about 30 remain problematic. Most of the flooding was recorded in underground parking lots, from which more than 15,000 cubic meters of water have already been pumped out. Special attention is paid to shelters: out of 42 flooded shelters, cleaning has already been completed in 40.
I expect a report from the city by 7:00 PM on the processed applications from people and interim results on housing inspection. Starting today, a commission will begin work to investigate the causes and circumstances of the tragedy
The natural disaster turned the streets of Odesa into rivers, and some areas into dangerous traps. Maryna Averina, spokeswoman for the State Emergency Service in Odesa region, reported on the details of rescuing people in the city during the bad weather.
We rescued people from 7 buses, one of which was international. The big problem was that some people did not want to leave their flooded cars, but the water continued to rise and actually covered these cars. Then they already panicked and called, asking to be rescued
She also noted that Odesa was practically completely flooded, it was impossible to drive in the city, and the rain did not stop.
Local authorities have started the work of commissions to inspect housing and prepare compensation for victims. More than 500 reports have been received by the hotline of the single citizen appeal center.
Despite the natural disaster and additional destruction after the night Russian shelling, 46,000 subscribers remain without electricity in the city. Energy workers are working in difficult conditions, while water and gas supply are functioning normally.
To support residents, 161 "points of invincibility" are being prepared for opening, where people can warm up and charge their devices.
Recall
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that he had instructed a full investigation after the death of nine people due to bad weather in Odesa, and to prepare a report this week.
In Odesa region, work continues to eliminate the consequences of bad weather, approximately 28,000 families remain without electricity.
Today, October 2, in Odesa, a Day of Mourning has been declared for those killed during the torrential rains and floods.