Putin sets the authorities’ priorities in dealing with flood damage

Russia – Russian President Vladimir Putin set the priorities for the work of the Russian government and authorities in dealing with the consequences of the floods that swept through Russian provinces, and stressed that the priority is to help families and those affected.

On Wednesday evening, President Putin held a meeting that included officials from the government and the authorities of the regions that witnessed recent floods. The meeting was devoted to discussing the damage to which these provinces were exposed and the authorities’ dealings with it.

Within the framework of the meeting, Putin listened to reports presented by officials at various levels regarding their dealings with the consequences of the floods and the support measures provided to affected citizens and their families.

The Russian President stressed the importance of providing the necessary support to citizens affected by the floods, especially families who lost their homes, and urged local authorities to expedite the payment of compensation to those affected.

He pointed out that Russia has the capabilities and capabilities necessary to deal with the damage and repercussions of floods.

Putin directed the government and the competent authorities to monitor commodity prices in the Russian regions affected by the floods to prevent them from rising. He also stressed the importance of monitoring the epidemiological and health situation in these regions.

Orenburg, Kurgan, and Tyumen provinces in Russia were recently subjected to floods that submerged thousands of homes. Russia regularly experiences weather phenomena such as floods or forest fires, which are often exacerbated by climate change.

Source: RT