Massive floods hit Siberia

seasonal ice melting in Yakutia and Krasnoyarsk regions of Russia caused a rise of water level in Siberian rivers, triggering floods in towns and villages.

Ice jams on Lena river led to water rising two metres higher than critical level.

Emergency services blasted ice to help water go through.

Rescuers carry out evacuation of local residents by boats, no casualties have been reported as of Thursday.