Over 4,000 people were forced to leave their homes after major floods hit the Russian city of Orsk on Saturday (Apr 6). Rising water in the Ural River flooded riverside settlements and caused a dam to burst.

Russia: Situation ‘critical’ in Orsk after severe flooding causes dam to burst

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (June 10) criticised parts of the world for being indifferent towards the Kakhovka dam disaster last week. In his evening address, President Zelensky said “Now, unfortunately, we see that at some levels, the world is simply shamefully indifferent to the ecocide and human tragedy caused by the Russian terrorist attack on the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station,” the news agency Reuters reported.

Ukraine dam collapse: Zelensky says world ‘shamefully indifferent’ to disaster

In Pics | Thousands at risk amid blame game for Nova Kakhovka dam breach in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday released a statement saying that his country would send aid to Ukraine "within the next few hours" after the Kakhovka dam breach triggered floods forcing the people to spend the night on roofs and trees.

French President Emmanuel Macron to send aid to Ukraine after Kakhovka dam breach

The Kakhovka dam was damaged recently, becoming the next flashpoint of the Russia- Ukrainian war. Both parties have accused the other of blowing up the structure.

Ukrainian women accuse Russia of blowing up dam, rendering thousands homeless

The White House said on Tuesday (June 6) that it cannot ‘conclusively’ say what was behind the destruction of a massive dam in Ukraine. However, White House Spokesman John Kirby said that reports that the blast was caused by Russia were being assessed.

Ukraine dam explosion: US not sure but possibility of Russian role being assessed

Brazilian firefighters on Sunday resumed searching for hundreds of missing people and called off an evacuation of nearby residents after a mining dam ruptured on Friday, triggering a deadly mudslide.

Brazil resumes search for missing after dam collapse, ends evacuation

The burst happened in Solai, Nakuru county, 190 km (120 miles) northwest of the capital, Nairobi, late on Wednesday

Kenyan dam bursts causing 'huge destruction', 20 deaths

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