Dozens dead after Russia flooding

Jul 7 2012

The death toll has risen to 99 following flooding in southern Russia, according to reports.

Overnight rains dumped as much as 11in of water on parts of the Krasnodar region, forcing many residents to take refuge in trees or on house roofs.

The state news agencies ITAR-Tass and RIA Novosti said the death figures came from unnamed officials at the interior ministry.

The region is about 750 miles south of Moscow, bordering the Black Sea.

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