Hurricane Hits Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan

2014/08/29

UFA, August 30 (RIA Novosti) - Over 40 people have been injured as a hurricane raged in Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan late Friday - early Saturday, a representative of the investigative committee told RIA Novosti.


“The number of injured is on the rise: there are 40 at the moment, 15 have been hospitalized. Among them there are children, their condition is being précised,” the representative said.


The hurricane described as a tornado by the locals hit three regions of Bashkortostan, tearing off the roofs of the buildings, felling trees and piers.


According to local emergency ministry, over 200 houses have been damaged, 26 villages have been left without electricity. 15 temporary accommodation facilities were arranged for the hurricane victims. Some 800 rescuers are working in the region.



© Photo пресс-служба МВД Башкирии





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