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DeSwiss

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Mon Jul 9, 2012, 08:54 PM Jul 2012

Russia Admits Failure To Issue Flood Warning



Published on Jul 9, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish

Russia's emergency ministry has admitted it failed to warn people about flash floods that left 171 people dead. Heavy rain in the Black Sea region of Krasnodar led to high waters that swamped people's homes. The local government has promised compensation for victims' families. Jonah Hull reports from Krymsk in southern Russia.


- So remember Russia, when one points their finger at other's infrastructure deficiencies, three fingers are pointing back at you......
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Russia Admits Failure To Issue Flood Warning (Original Post) DeSwiss Jul 2012 OP
Wow, horrible. Quantess Jul 2012 #1
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