The flood in the Kuban that occurred in 2012 is a spontaneous collapse that was provoked by heavy rains. By Russian standards, this disaster is outstanding. Foreign experts assessed it as a flash flood. The Crimean disaster of 2012 will be discussed in this article.
What happened in the Krasnodar Territory in the summer of 2012?
Heavy rain in the regions of the Krasnodar Territory began on July 4th. In some areas, the monthly rainfall was exceeded several times. Excessive showers came on the night of 7 July. Numerous rainfall contributed to the rise in water levels in rivers such as:
- Adebra.
- Bakanka.
- Adagum.
On the night of July 7, the city of Krymsk was flooded almost instantly. The flood was very destructive, the old-timers do not remember this in the entire history of the region. Another 9 settlements were affected, including:
- Gelendzhik.
- Novorossiysk.
- Divnomorskoye.
- Neberdzhaevskaya.
- Kabardinka and others
Elemental strikemainly fell on the Krymsky district and the city of Krymsk. The 2012 flood claimed more than 160 lives. The water level, according to eyewitnesses, reached 4-7 meters. This is in some way comparable to such a natural disaster as a tsunami. Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations admitted that a 7-meter wave passed through Krymsk and almost instantly swallowed up more than half of the city with a population of 57 thousand. 53 thousand people were recognized as victims of natural action, of which more than half lost their property. In total, about seven thousand private properties and 185 apartment buildings were destroyed, as well as:
- 18 educational institutions.
- 9 hospitals.
- 3 cultural buildings.
- 15 boiler houses.
- 2 sports venues.
Not only various buildings and objects were damaged during the flood in the Kuban, including the city of Krymsk. The flood disrupted the energy and gas systems. The water supply system, as well as road and rail communications were partially or completely destroyed. On the night of July 7 in Gelendzhik there were about seven thousand people in the flood zone. A 6-point storm was recorded in Novorossiysk, as a result of which the port was closed.
Causes of floods
Floods in the Kuban are quite common phenomena, but few people remember a disaster of such a devastating scale. What influenced the sudden flood in Krymsk? The reason is heavy rains.
Multiple examinations were carried out by employees of the Investigative Committee of Russia. They arestate the fact that the Crimean flood of 2012 is a natural disaster, which is based on a natural phenomenon. There was a massive concentration of water, and then a very rapid discharge, which resulted in almost instantaneous flooding of a vast territory.
Flood wave
The reason for the accumulation of water is heavy rains that have been going on for more than one day in the Krasnodar Territory. This is the main factor in the occurrence of a huge amount of water. What was the deterrent to the unhindered passage of flood waters? Where did the wave come from, sweeping away and destroying everything in its path, including Krymsk? Flood (2012), the reasons for its occurrence, speculation and the truth for a long time to come will be a constant topic of conversation for both local residents and the rest of the country.
Scientists and experts took part in the study of the emerging elements. And they came to the conclusion that anthropogenic factors influenced the formation of the flood wave. The main reason was the insufficient capacity of the culvert systems in the railway embankments and the railway bridge across the Adagum River in front of Krymskoye. All these factors led to a very rapid accumulation of water, that is, the formation of an artificial reservoir. And then there was a leak, and then a massive breakthrough of water towards the city of Krymsk. The flood, as mentioned above, occurred instantly at night, when people were sleeping. This has become one of the main causes of death of a large number of people.
Spans of road bridges in the direction of Krymsk were cloggedtrunks of trees, branches and household waste, which made it very difficult for the free flow of flood waters. In addition, the riverbed was heavily littered, in some areas there was a lot of vegetation, which also negatively affected the flow of water.
Liquidation of consequences of flooding in Krymsk
In total, about 900 people were rescued during the period of liquidation of the consequences of the flood. About 3,000 victims were evacuated, mainly the Crimean region and the city of Krymsk were the rescue zone. The 2012 flood was of enormous magnitude. In this area were involved:
- 10600 rescuers.
- More than 2500 vehicles.
- Ten aircraft.
A lot of volunteers who came from all over the country eliminated the consequences of the disaster, their number reached about 2.5 thousand people.
Benefits and compensations to local residents
The total damage from the destructive power of the elements amounted to at least 20 billion rubles (according to the regional administration). The city of Krymsk was mostly affected. The flood left a huge number of people homeless. More than 2 billion rubles have been allocated from the federal budget for the overhaul of damaged buildings. In the destroyed city, 30 new houses were built. The state paid compensation for the harm caused to he alth in the amount of about 106 million rubles. Also, family members of those who died in this disaster received benefits, in the amount of about 240 million rubles.
On the first anniversary of the tragedy in KrasnodarOn July 6, the Western Wall memorial was opened in Krymsk.
