NewsJune 24, 2002
Thousands evacuated from flooded regions
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia -- Residents across southern Russia on Sunday began shoveling mud from their water-soaked homes after the flood waters that killed dozens and forced 55,000 to evacuate started to recede. The death toll had climbed to 48 by Sunday and as many as 10 people were reported missing...
The Associated Press
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia -- Residents across southern Russia on Sunday began shoveling mud from their water-soaked homes after the flood waters that killed dozens and forced 55,000 to evacuate started to recede.
The death toll had climbed to 48 by Sunday and as many as 10 people were reported missing.
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Two rescue workers were among those killed.
The flood waters, which began Tuesday after heavy rain, started to recede in some areas, and residents returned to homes drenched in mud.
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