Heavy rains lead to floods in western Ukraine

Heavy rains and rising soil water have resulted in a destructive flood in several regions of western Ukraine.
The situation is especially bad in the Chernovtsy Region, where river levels have risen five meters, flooding 65 townships in nine districts with a population of 15,000 people. About 60 km (37 miles) of roads and 13 bridges have been damaged, and 12 towns cut off from electricity. Damage is currently assessed at over $1.9 million.