14:46, May 25, 2020
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The EMERCOM controls the hydrological situation in the regions

On May 25, the Russian Emergencies Ministry held a weekly conference call led by First Deputy Minister Alexander Chupriyan. During the selector, it was noted that the governing bodies and forces of the territorial subsystems of all entities operate in the high alert mode.

In the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and the Murmansk Region, the field airmobile hospitals continue to operate as part of the fight against coronavirus infection. Over 1900 people were examined.

The meeting participants noted that the spring flood is within the framework of long-term average values, with the exception of the North-West Federal District. In 58 regions, spring flood has ended; the active phase is developing in the territory of 26 subjects. In the Vologda and Arkhangelsk regions, the situation is stabilizing; in the Komi Republic and the Nenets Autonomous District, it remains difficult.

To date, 484 residential buildings and more than 1,500 household plots, 17 low-water bridges and 13 road sections remain in 14 entities in the flood zone. 25 settlements remain cut off - by the forces of the RSChS, the work of boat crossings is organized, the life support is not disrupted. The hydrological situation is on the control of the Ministry of Emergencies.

In addition, natural fires are being extinguished - at the moment, 62 outbreaks on the area of ​​active burning of more than 16 hectares continue to operate in the Far East, Siberia and the Urals. There are no threats to settlements and economic facilities.

Over the past week, 7200 man-made fires were recorded. The department noted that since the beginning of the year, the number of fires decreased by 16% and deaths on them decreased by 12%. More than 260 man-made fires were eliminated with the involvement of voluntary fire brigades.

EMERCOM rescuers took part in the elimination of more than 1300 accidents, saved more than 900 people, including 73 children. 217 times a week, emergency rescue and regional search and rescue teams of the Russian Emergencies Ministry were involved.

During the reporting period, the Department’s pyrotechnics neutralized 180 explosive objects, of which 18 were aerial bombs. By Aviation's Department, 5 patients were delivered to medical institutions.

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