Vladimir Putin was briefed on the situation in Orsk by Governor of the Orenburg Region Denis Pasler who is at the site of the flooding. Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov reported on the situation in the flooded area and measures being taken.
The President instructed Minister for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Natural Disaster Relief Alexander Kurenkov to promptly fly to the zone of natural disaster to organise all the necessary works.
On April 5, in Orsk, Orenburg Region, a dam protecting the city from the waters of the Ural River could not contain the flow and broke in two places.