“37 settlements remain cut off (high water), the agency has organized the work of boat crossings,” RIA Novosti quotes the representative of the Ministry of Emergencies.

The rescue department added that in the flood zones 30 low-water bridges, 14 road sections, three residential buildings and 69 household plots.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the situation with floods and fires in the country. 

The President instructed the regions to be prepared for seasonal natural disasters.

He also announced the need to expedite road repairs in the regions affected by the flood.