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In recent weeks, Russia and Kazakhstan have witnessed some of the most devastating floods in decades. The rise in water levels in the Ural, Tobol, and Volga rivers, caused by intense melting, has forced the taking of dramatic steps, including the mass evacuation of over 100,000 people. These tragic events shine a light on the issues of climate change and the ability of local and state structures to manage crises.