Iset River overflows; Yekaterinburg residents swim in floodwater
After torrential rains, the Iset River in central Yekaterinburg has overflowed so much that it now covers the entire walkway. On 21 July, a man was seen diving in the floodwater.
Aug 1, 2026 0
An image from a reader shows the flooded Iset embankment.
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In Yekaterinburg, hot weather has set in after heavy downpours. The water level in the Iset has risen, and residents are going for swims. On 21 July, a man was seen diving in the river — on the embankment between Kuibyshev and Dekabristov streets, where the pedestrian walkway used to be.
The water level in the Iset has risen significantly, covering part of the embankment.
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As a reminder, in Sverdlovsk Oblast only one body of water is suitable for swimming — it is in Nizhny Tagil. Most often, Ural residents go to the Chelyabinsk lakes for recreation. But even there, swimming is not possible everywhere. This summer, many have complained about a rash after swimming in Lake Turgoyak. Read the recommendations from an infectious disease specialist so that your vacation does not end in a hospital bed.
The former pedestrian alley is submerged in an area now used for swimming.
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Also, do not forget about water safety. Unfortunately, there have already been many fatalities since the beginning of summer. We have published advice from an intensive care doctor on how to provide first aid to a drowning person.
This summer, the Urals have received an anomalous amount of precipitation. Earlier, we wrote that federal highways had to be closed because of flooding. We are collecting all the materials about how the region is going under water in a special section.
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