As rescue efforts plucked people from rooftops, and offered fresh water and shelter, Turkey’s president called for an international investigation into what caused a dam to fail.
Tag: Levees and Dams
Ukraine Flood Deepens Misery in War Zone
“We were getting used to the shelling, but I’ve never seen a situation like this,” said one woman rescued in Kherson after a dam upstream was destroyed.
Internal Blast Probably Breached Ukraine Dam, Experts Say (Cautiously)
With Russia and Ukraine blaming each other for the collapse of the Kakhovka dam, experts say that an external attack or even structural failure might explain the disaster, but that it is not likely.
Destroyed Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine Floods War Zone and Forces Evacuations
Experts suspect an explosion collapsed the dam on the Dnipro River. Kyiv and Moscow blamed each other, and residents downstream were forced to evacuate to escape the cascading waves.
Your Wednesday Briefing: A Dam Destroyed in Ukraine
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Destroyed Dam Sends Ukrainians Fleeing for Shelter
Many Ukrainians have learned to live with occupation and shelling. On Tuesday a new menace began lapping at their doors.
Russian Missile Strike Hits Ukrainian Hospital
A Russian missile killed at least two people and wounded dozens more at a hospital, while apparent Ukrainian strikes hit occupied cities in the south.
Russian-Controlled Dam Risks Flooding in Southern Ukraine
The development is a dramatic turnabout after the reservoir had reached a historic low. The dam, which lies along the front line, has been a point of tension throughout the war.
Chinese Worker in Pakistan Is Arrested on Blasphemy Charges
The arrest of a foreigner under the country’s harsh blasphemy laws, which can lead to the death penalty, is rare and could strain an otherwise warming relationship between China and Pakistan.
Venice Is Saved! Woe Is Venice.
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