Storms, Floods in Russia Kill Dozens

Flash floods in the southwestern Russia region Krasnodar have killed about 100 people and affected 13,000, reports the BBC. Torrential rains started yesterday in the region, causing the government to declare a state of emergency. The flooding also has affected oil shipments from Novorossiisk on the Black Sea. "The floods were very strong. Even traffic lights were ripped out," said a police spokesman.