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Flooding: Russia And Philippines

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Russia:

A state of emergency in eastern Russia (Amurskaya OBlast and Jhabarovskiy Kray) has been declared due flooding as a result of heavy rain fall; residents have been evacuated.

Travellers are advised to monitor the situation through local media and to avoid affected areas; disruption of transportation should be expected.

eastern russia

Phillipines:

Flooding on the island of Luzon has resulted in casualties.  Travellers are advised to monitor the situation through local media and to avoid affected areas; disruption of transportation should be expected.

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