The flooding in Kazakhstan this spring has become the country's largest natural disaster in at least 80 years. The massive snowmelt this year, along with precipitation, exacerbated the situation.

Emergency mode has been declared in 10 out of 17 regions, with over 116,000 people evacuated, sadly resulting in 7 fatalities.
The most critical situation today is in the city of Petropavl in the north, where protective levees on the Ishim River breached after weeks of construction by rescuers and residents.

In western Kazakhstan, flooding continues in the city of Uralsk. The water level in the Ural River exceeded 27.9 feet, flooding coastal areas.
Evacuations include not only people but also animals. Hundreds of dogs and cats are being rescued from rooftops and flooded homes. Volunteers assist rescuers, using drones to locate animals, while rescuers retrieve them by boat. Animals are placed in shelters, but many are already full, prompting residents to take them home.

Animals that cannot be evacuated, such as frightened cats, are provided with food. Such acts demonstrate humanity even in extreme situations.

Climate catastrophes like the Kazakhstan floods are becoming more frequent.
Our society is approaching a period where such large-scale climate disasters will occur more often. However, we still have a chance to avert a planetary catastrophe and not only save many human lives but also create a safe and prosperous world for all people, including our animal companions. To learn more, visit the "Global Crisis. The Responsibility" forum.

But as long as disasters are our current reality, it's important to remember: human life must always be the number one priority in any situation. Do not endanger your life because of animals.
Human life is the highest value!