Typhoon Khanun wreaks havoc in Russia, leaving thousands homeless

TL;DR
Russia has deployed a task force to oversee the cleanup efforts in the Primorye region after Typhoon Khanun caused widespread flooding, with over 4,000 homes, 5,600 plots, and 7 apartment buildings affected. The cities of Ussuriysk and Spassk-Dalny were hit the hardest, with the flood in Ussuriysk being the worst in a decade, affecting 35-40% of its territory. The task force is coordinating the elimination of flood consequences, delivering humanitarian aid, and providing assistance with rescue operations. No casualties have been reported, and early deployment of units helped minimize the damage.
Topics:worldnatural-disasters#cleanup#flooding#natural-disasters#primorye-region#russia#typhoon-khanun
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