Mr Putin noted that the rescue workers and regional authorities are taking effective measures to help people in the affected area and asked them to concentrate on ensuring proper temporary shelter and living conditions and pursuing the clean-up effort.
Spring floods in Ishim and Ishim District in Tyumen Region affected more than 4,000 homes, with 420 people evacuated, including more than 100 children.
Mr Puchkov also briefed the President on efforts to fight forest fires in a number of regions.