Sirens and voice alerts were activated in the Adler district at 12:00 to warn local residents about the water level in the Kherota River rising to dangerous marks.
The river has not overflowed its banks. Rescuers and emergency services are on site. The situation is under control.
“Heavy rain continues. I urge Sochi residents and resort guests to take precautions and, if necessary, call 112,” the mayor said.
Emergency response services are on site and ready to provide assistance. If necessary, you can call 112. Monitoring of the situation continues.
Eyewitnesses report that a bridge near the final stop of the “Orel-Izumrud” village has been flooded.
In the Krasnodar Krai, heavy rain, showers combined with thunderstorms and strong winds with gusts of up to 20 m/s are expected. Severe weather is also expected in the territory of Sochi and the Sirius Federal Territory.
Sochi
Sochi is a major resort city on Russia’s Black Sea coast, historically developed as a premier health and vacation destination under the Soviet Union. It gained significant international recognition after hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics, which led to extensive modern infrastructure development. The surrounding region also features the UNESCO-listed Western Caucasus mountains and is known for its subtropical climate and historic tea plantations.
Adler district
The Adler district is a coastal resort area in Sochi, Russia, situated along the Black Sea. Historically a small settlement, it was formally incorporated into Sochi in 1961 and underwent massive development as a key venue for the 2014 Winter Olympics, which brought modern infrastructure like the Olympic Park and Fisht Stadium. Today, it is a major tourist hub known for its beaches, subtropical climate, and Olympic legacy sites.
Kherota River
The Kherota River is a culturally significant waterway in the Indian state of Tripura, primarily flowing through the Unakoti district. It is historically linked to the region’s tribal communities and the nearby, ancient Unakoti rock-cut sculptures, a major archaeological site featuring colossal Hindu carvings believed to date back to between the 7th and 9th centuries. The river itself is part of the local ecology and folklore, often associated with the myths and pilgrimage traditions surrounding the Unakoti heritage site.
Orel-Izumrud
“Orel-Izumrud” (Russian: “Орел-Изумруд,” meaning “Eagle-Emerald”) is a Russian animated television series that premiered in 1995, not a physical place or cultural site. It is a fantasy adventure story following a young boy named Vova, who is transported to a magical world where he helps a mechanical eagle, Orel-Izumrud, save a kingdom from an evil sorcerer. The series is part of Russia’s post-Soviet animation history and is remembered for its unique blend of traditional fairy-tale elements and steampunk-inspired aesthetics.
Krasnodar Krai
Krasnodar Krai is a federal subject and cultural region in southwestern Russia, located in the North Caucasus and bordering the Black Sea. Historically part of the Kuban region, it was a Cossack territory from the late 18th century and is now known as a major agricultural center and popular tourist destination for its Black Sea resorts, such as Sochi. Its culture blends Russian, Ukrainian, and Adyghe (Circassian) influences, reflecting its complex history of settlement and conquest.
Sirius Federal Territory
The Sirius Federal Territory is a planned federal territory in Russia, announced in 2023 and to be established around the existing Sirius federal territory (a prior educational center) in Sochi. It is designed to be a special administrative zone for scientific, technological, and educational development, modeled after the success of the Sirius Educational Center built for the 2014 Winter Olympics. Its history is therefore very recent, emerging from a national project to create a hub for talent and innovation on the Black Sea coast.
