A sense of danger is what a person feels when he sees a flood or a flood in a dream. But is everything so scary, and what awaits the dreamer in the future? In many ways, this depends not only on the conditions, circumstances and place where the dreaming person was overtaken by the elements, but also on the method of interpretation, or rather, the dream book, of which there are a sufficient number.
Why dream of a flood according to Miller's dream book
The American psychologist Miller became famous for creating his own dream book, which is, in fact, the result of many years of painstaking work. If you believe Miller, then you should not be afraid of the revelry of the elements seen in a dream, because the flood promises positive changes in life, moreover, in any of its areas.
But if you dreamed of an incredible tsunami force, then you should be afraid that in the near future a disaster may happen to the dreamer's closest relatives: a car accident, a fire, or something similar.
A wave that rolls over a participant in events and covers him portends a successful outcome in business. If a giant wave comes, sweeping away everything in its path, and the sleeper simply observes this picture from the side, then the reality will be more severe, and he will have to go through a series of tests.
Mudflows that cover settlements, or a river that overflows its banks, are harbingers of serious disasters and natural disasters. If muddy, seething streams of water carry people away in an unknown direction, then this will soon have to know the pain of loss, and the death of loved ones will make the dreamer's life absolutely useless and meaningless.
Flood in a dream - Vanga's dream book
According to the Bulgarian clairvoyant, all dreams in which a flood or flood appears are a symbol of the onset of anxious, joyless days for the dreamer, full of despair and hopelessness. The magnitude of the problems depends on the size of the waves, that is, the larger the wave, the larger the trouble.
When a person sees a flood in a dream, then a series of failures, troubles and disappointments awaits him, which is commonly called a black streak. Sea waves of small size, playing in the surf, predict an unexpected, truly miraculous deliverance from troubles and troubles, therefore, such a dream should not be feared.
What does it mean: dreamed of a flood? Freud's interpretation
Be afraid of the elements that destroy your home, because this promises a serious discord in the family, and the possibility of a major conflict with business partners cannot be ruled out either. Sigmund Freud always believed that floods and deluges are not good dreams, and this dream simply cannot be interpreted positively.
Anyone who sees in a dream the revelry of the elements can prepare for the worst, and the severity of the tests depends on the size of the waves and the width of the water flows. In order to "stay in the saddle" and not break down, a person needs to gather all his will into a fist and be ready for any surprises.
In fact, this dream warns of impending troubles, and whoever is warned is armed. The final outcome of real events depends on the dreamer's willpower, his endurance, patience and wisdom.
Why dream of a flood in a modern dream book
Perhaps the dreamer will be able to avoid trouble, but only if the water does not come to his feet, because many events, like the elements, can be observed from the side. Anyone who saw a flood in a dream needs to be careful in matters relating to the purchase or sale of real estate.
And if a person dreams that the water has reached the threshold of his dwelling, then this promises the occurrence family quarrels and troubles. You will have to reconsider your relationship and save the family boat before it crashes on the harsh everyday reefs.
Muddy water predicts the appearance of problems in the intimate sphere, and the abundance of debris on the surface of such water clearly indicates that someone is spreading gossip behind the sleeping gossip and is trying to discredit him in every possible way. A person floundering in a stream of water will soon fall ill or go bankrupt.
Why dream of a flood according to Yuri Longo's dream book
Becoming a victim of a flood does not bode well. Such dreams happen to people who are in the power of instincts, and not common sense, which is very bad both for themselves and for their immediate environment. The main thing is not to succumb to the elements in a dream, and to the influence of your instincts in reality.
Watching this natural cataclysm from the side means that something will come true soon. The dreamer is waiting for a grandiose event that will completely turn his life upside down and make him perceive reality in a new way. These changes are irreversible and inevitable, and if they happen, then forever.
Why dream of a flood according to Tsvetkov’s dream book
If the stream of rushing water is clean, then it's okay: temporary difficulties will arise that will soon pass on their own. But if in a dream a person was literally overwhelmed by a dirty wave, then this means that he will become a hostage of incomprehensible and unpleasant circumstances or will find himself in a very unusual place. When the dreamer is surrounded by water on all sides, this predicts a luxurious life and a comfortable old age.
Why dream of a flood in an apartment, house
If you dreamed of a flood in your own home, then you should expect family squabbles, scandals and other conflicts. It is in the dreamer's power to prevent all this, preventing a serious storm. And for this you just need to correctly prioritize and pay attention to your loved ones. Flooded neighbors in a dream? Expect quarrels and showdowns with them.
A flooded apartment, seen in everything, is a harbinger of future bankruptcy and, possibly, poverty. Although, it can still be corrected, because such a dream signals that a person understands the true state of affairs, but does not want to try to fix something. But in vain. Such inaction can lead to complete financial ruin.
Why dream of a flood on the street, a flood in the city
A flood dreamed on the street, in reality, promises the appearance of a large number of people on it, among which there will be a person who saw this dream. It is not necessary that these will be festivities or a carnival procession - the likelihood of demonstrations and rallies is also high.
There is another interpretation regarding the personality of a sleeping person. The flood on the street symbolizes the emotional explosion that covered the dreamer. You just need to pull yourself together, calmly comprehend what is happening and make the right decision.
A flood in the city, seen in a dream, portends a repetition of the same events, but only in reality.
Why dream of a flood in the bath
The flood in the bathroom suggests that it is time to think about your financial situation, which is pretty shaken. Business is full of unforeseen situations, therefore, you can catch your wave and be constantly on it, or you can simply disappear into the abyss without a trace. And how things go on depends on the dreamer's further behavior, on his enterprise and ability to make non-standard decisions.
Why dream of a flood and incoming water
Much depends on whether the water is cloudy or clear. If the water is cloudy, then nothing good should be expected from such a dream, and if it is transparent, then there is always a chance for something good. When a person sees a flood in a dream, but only in general terms, without details, this indicates that he will gain fame and fortune, however, in old age.
Incoming water is a threat: human health or property. You will have to fight for your well-being, and if you let your affairs take their course, you can lose everything.
Why else dream of a flood
- flood from the ceiling - all future events will develop without the participation of the dreamer;
- flooding in the city - there is a high probability of falling under the influence of the masses;
- the Flood - there is a serious struggle with difficulties, you need to be prepared for this;
- flood tsunami - loss of control over the situation, the dreamer's introduction of adjustments to the situation will no longer correct;
- flood in the room - a person does not feel protected in his house;
- flood wave - mass psychosis, which must not be succumbed;
- flood and a lot of water - amazement or shock that has no limit;
- flood from the outside - an event will occur that can radically change the worldview;
- areas that are flooded clean water- Receiving a profit;
- flood - the river will overflow its banks in reality;
- a flooded railway is a dangerous path;
- swimming in icy water during a flood - late repentance;
- to save someone during a flood - the disease will prevent you from completing what you started;
- the global flood - cleansing from corruption and the evil eye;
- muddy water during the flood - empty gossip;
- clear water during the flood - the bitter truth;
- flood - what has been started is moving towards completion.
The flood in the Kuban, which occurred in 2012, is a spontaneous collapse, which was provoked by heavy rains. By Russian standards, this disaster is outstanding. Foreign experts assessed it as a flash flood. The Crimean natural disaster of 2012 will be discussed in this article.
What happened in the Krasnodar Territory in the summer of 2012?
Heavy rain in areas Krasnodar Territory started July 4th. In some areas, the monthly rainfall was exceeded several times. Excessive showers came on the night of 7 July. Numerous rainfall contributed to the rise in water levels in rivers such as:
- Adebra.
- Bakanka.
- Adagum.
On the night of July 7, Krymsk almost instantly. The flood was very destructive, the old-timers do not remember this in the entire history of the region. Another 9 settlements were affected, including:
- Gelendzhik.
- Novorossiysk.
- Divnomorskoye.
- Neberdzhaevskaya.
- Kabardinka and others.
The impact of the elements mainly fell on the Crimean region and the city of Krymsk. The 2012 flood claimed more than 160 lives. The water level, according to eyewitnesses, reached 4-7 meters. This is in some way comparable to such a natural disaster as a tsunami. Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations admitted that a 7-meter wave passed through Krymsk and almost instantly swallowed up more than half of the city with a population of 57 thousand. 53 thousand people were recognized as victims of natural action, more than half of them lost their property. In total, about seven thousand private properties and 185 apartment buildings, as well as:
- 18 educational institutions.
- 9 hospitals.
- 3 buildings of culture.
- 15 boiler houses.
- 2 sports facilities.
Not only various buildings and objects were damaged during the flood in the Kuban, including the city of Krymsk. The flood disrupted the energy and gas systems. Were partially or completely destroyed as well as road and rail links. On the night of July 7 in Gelendzhik there were about seven thousand people in the flood zone. A 6-point storm was recorded in Novorossiysk, as a result of which the port was closed.
Causes of the flood
Floods in the Kuban are quite common phenomena, but few people remember a disaster of such a devastating scale. What influenced the sudden flood in Krymsk? The reason is torrential rains.
Multiple examinations were carried out by employees of the Investigative Committee of Russia. They state the fact that the Crimean flood of 2012 is based on a natural phenomenon. There was a massive concentration of waters, and then a very rapid discharge, which resulted in an almost instantaneous flooding of a vast territory.
flood wave
The reason for the accumulation of water is torrential rains that have been falling for more than one day in Krasnodar Territory. This is the main factor in the emergence of a huge amount of water. What was the deterrent to the unhindered passage of flood waters? Where did the wave come from, sweeping away and destroying everything in its path, including Krymsk? Flood (2012), the reasons for its appearance, speculation and the truth will be a constant topic of conversation for both local residents and other residents of the country for a long time to come.
Scientists and experts took part in the study of the emerging elements. And they came to the conclusion that anthropogenic factors influenced the formation of the flood wave. The main reason was the insufficient culvert systems in the railway embankments and the railway bridge across the Adagum River in front of Krymsk. All these factors led to a very rapid accumulation of water, that is, the formation of an artificial reservoir. And then there was a leak, and then a massive breakthrough of water towards the city of Krymsk. The flood, as mentioned above, occurred instantly at night, when people were sleeping. This was one of the main reasons for the death of a large number of people.
The spans of automobile bridges in the direction of Krymsk were clogged with branches and household waste, which made it very difficult for the free flow of flood waters. In addition, it was heavily littered, in some areas there was a lot of vegetation, which also negatively affected the flow of water.
Elimination of the consequences of the flood in Krymsk
In total, about 900 people were rescued during the period of liquidation of the consequences of the flood. About 3,000 victims were evacuated, mainly the Crimean region and the city of Krymsk were the rescue zone. The 2012 flood was of enormous magnitude. In this area were involved:
- 10600 rescuers.
- More than 2500 pieces of equipment.
- Ten aircraft.
The consequences of the disaster were eliminated by many volunteers who came from all over the country, their number reached about 2.5 thousand people.
Benefits and compensation to local residents
The total damage from the destructive force of the elements amounted to at least 20 billion rubles (according to the regional administration). The city of Krymsk was mostly affected. The flood left a huge number of people homeless. More than 2 billion rubles have been allocated from the federal budget for the overhaul of damaged buildings. In the destroyed city, 30 new houses were built. The state paid compensation for the harm caused to health in the amount of about 106 million rubles. Also, benefits were received by family members of those killed in this disaster, in the amount of about 240 million rubles.
On the first anniversary of the tragedy in the Krasnodar Territory on July 6, the Wailing Wall memorial was opened in Krymsk.
On September 23, 1924, one of the largest floods in the history of the city occurred in Leningrad. Then the water in the river rose by almost 4 meters. Diletan. media recalled other cases of large-scale floods in the history of Russia.
1824
Even before the founding of St. Petersburg in 1691, the largest flood occurred in the Neva Delta. Then this territory was under the control of the Kingdom of Sweden. According to some reports, that year the water level in the Neva reached 762 cm. Since 1703, when the city was founded, more than 300 floods have been recorded (water rise over 160 cm), 210 of them with a rise of more than 210 cm. The largest occurred in November 1824. Then the water level in the Neva and its canals rose more than 4 meters above the usual level (ordinary). According to various sources, from 200 to 600 people died. Material damage amounted to about 15-20 million rubles.
Petersburg flood of 1824, F. Ya. Alekseev
1908
One of the largest floods in Moscow occurred in April 1908. The water in the Moscow River rose by 8.9 m. The elements overcame the city until the middle of the 20th century, when the Istra, Mozhayskoye, Ruzskoye and Ozerninskoye reservoirs were built, on which the river flow was regulated. After their appearance, major floods on the Moscow River ceased.
Flood of 1908. Sofia embankment
One of the largest floods in Moscow occurred in April 1908
1972
In the summer of 1971, due to intense rains in Buryatia, a catastrophic flood occurred on the Selenga River. The water level reached almost 8 m above the ordinary. 6 districts with 57 settlements and a population of 56 thousand people were flooded. More than 3 thousand houses were destroyed, crops were flooded on an area of 73.8 thousand hectares. The damage caused amounted to $47 million.
1987
In 1987, the Chita region had to endure two floods - at the end of June and in July. The floods on the rivers of the Chita region, which arose due to heavy rains, were unusual both in the nature of the rise and intensity, and in duration and simultaneous coverage of almost all areas of the region. In general, 16 districts were flooded, including Chernyshevsk station, Bukachacha settlement and 50 villages. The flood damaged 1.5 thousand houses, 59 bridges, 149 km of roads. The damage from floods amounted to 105 million rubles.
Floods in Moscow stopped after the construction of reservoirs
1990
In July 1990, Typhoon Robin came to Primorsky Krai. More than two months of rain fell in a few days. On the rivers of the region, suddenly overflowing with rainwater, there was a catastrophic flood. Vladivostok, Bolshoy Kamen and the Khasansky and Nadezhdinsky districts were seriously affected by it. More than 800 thousand people ended up in the disaster zone. The flood destroyed 730 houses, 11 schools, 5 kindergartens and a nursery, 56 shops. On the roads, 26 bridges were flooded and partially destroyed. The damage amounted to 280 million rubles.
1991
A catastrophic rain flood occurred on August 1 in the Western Caucasus, when the height of the flood wave reached 5-9 m. In Sochi, 254 houses were flooded, 3 polyclinics were destroyed, dozens of enterprises and a road bridge were flooded. More than 6,000 tons of oil products spilled at an oil refinery in Tuapse. 30 people died from the storm. Only the city of Tuapse was damaged in the amount of $144 million, and the entire Krasnodar Territory - about $300 million.
1993
In June 1993, there was a breakthrough of a deaf earthen dam of the Kiselevskoye reservoir near the town of Serov, Sverdlovsk region. The flood affected 6.5 thousand people, 15 people died. The total material damage amounted to 63 billion rubles.
Flooding in the Sverdlovsk region
year 2001
The largest flood in the history of Yakutia occurred in May 2001. The people dubbed it the "Lena flood". The flood happened due to unprecedented ice jams on the Lena. The water level in the river exceeded the maximum flood and reached 20 meters. Already in the first days, 98% of the territory of the city of Lensk was flooded. More than 3 thousand houses were destroyed, 30.8 thousand people were injured. The total amount of damage amounted to 7 billion rubles.
The largest flood in the history of Yakutia is called the "Lena flood"
2002
In the summer of 2002, in the south of Russia, due to heavy rainfall, a major flood occurred, which affected 9 regions. The Stavropol Territory suffered more than others. 377 settlements were in the flood zone. The elements destroyed more than 13 thousand houses, more than 40 thousand buildings were damaged. More than 100 people died. The total amount of damage is estimated at 16-18 billion rubles.
Flooding in 2002
2004
In April 2004, a flood occurred in the Kemerovo region due to a rise in the level of the local rivers Kondoma, Tom and their tributaries. More than six thousand houses were destroyed, 10 thousand people were injured, nine died. In the city of Tashtagol, located in the flood zone, and the villages closest to it, 37 pedestrian bridges were destroyed by flood waters, 80 kilometers of regional and 20 kilometers of municipal roads were damaged. The element also disrupted telephone communications. The damage, according to experts, amounted to 700-750 million rubles.
year 2012
On July 6-7, 2012, heavy rains in the Krasnodar Territory led to the most destructive flood in the history of the region. The main blow of the elements fell on the Krymsky region and directly on Krymsk - a city with a population of 57 thousand people. As a result of flooding in Krymsk, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 171 people died. 53 thousand people were recognized as victims of the disaster, of which 29 thousand lost their property. Over 7,000 private households and 185 apartment buildings were destroyed. Energy, gas and water supply systems, road and rail traffic were disrupted. Specialists assigned this flood the status of an outstanding one, and foreign media described it as a flash flood - sudden. The total damage from the flood is estimated at about 20 billion rubles.
Krymsk
year 2013
At the end of the summer of 2013, Far East a powerful flood hit, which led to the largest flood in the region in the last 115 years. It covered five subjects of the Far East federal district, the total area of flooded territories amounted to more than 8 million square meters. km.
Amur region
In total, 37 municipal districts, 235 settlements and more than 13 thousand residential buildings were flooded. More than 100 thousand people suffered. The most affected were the Amur Region, which was the first to receive the blow of the elements, the Jewish Autonomous Region and the Khabarovsk Territory.
Late summer 2013 a powerful flood hit the Far East, which led to the largest flood in the last 115 years. The flood covered five subjects of the Far Eastern Federal District, the total area of flooded territories amounted to more than 8 million square kilometers. In total, since the beginning of the flood, 37 municipal districts, 235 settlements and more than 13 thousand residential buildings have been flooded. More than 100 thousand people were affected. More than 23 thousand people were evacuated. The most affected were the Amur Region, which was the first to receive the blow of the elements, the Jewish Autonomous Region and the Khabarovsk Territory.
On the night of July 7, 2012 the flood flooded thousands of residential buildings in the cities of Gelendzhik, Krymsk and Novorossiysk, as well as in a number of villages in the Krasnodar Territory. Energy, gas and water supply systems, road and rail traffic were disrupted. According to the prosecutor's office, 168 people died, two more were missing. Most of the dead - in Krymsk, which fell on the heaviest blow of the elements. In this city, 153 people died, more than 60 thousand people were recognized as victims. 1.69 thousand houses are recognized as completely destroyed in the Crimean region. About 6.1 thousand houses were damaged. The damage from the flood amounted to about 20 billion rubles.
April 2004 in the Kemerovo region there was a flood due to a rise in the level of the local rivers Kondoma, Tom and their tributaries. More than six thousand houses were destroyed, 10 thousand people were injured, nine died. In the city of Tashtagol, located in the flood zone, and the villages closest to it, 37 pedestrian bridges were destroyed by flood waters, 80 kilometers of regional and 20 kilometers of municipal roads were damaged. The element also disrupted telephone communications.
The damage, according to experts, amounted to 700-750 million rubles.
In August 2002 in the Krasnodar Territory, a fleeting tornado and heavy rains passed. In Novorossiysk, Anapa, Krymsk and 15 other settlements in the region, more than 7 thousand residential buildings and office buildings fell into the flood zone. The storm also damaged 83 housing and public utilities facilities, 20 bridges, 87.5 kilometers of roads, 45 water intakes and 19 transformer substations. 424 residential buildings were completely destroyed. 59 people died. By the forces of the Ministry of Emergency Situations hazardous areas 2.37 thousand people were evacuated.
In June 2002 Catastrophic flooding as a result of past heavy rains affected 9 subjects of the Southern Federal District. 377 settlements were in the flood zone. The elements destroyed 13.34 thousand houses, damaged almost 40 thousand residential buildings and 445 educational institutions. The elements claimed the lives of 114 people, another 335 thousand people were injured. Specialists of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, other ministries and departments saved a total of 62 thousand people, more than 106 thousand residents of the Southern Federal District were evacuated from dangerous areas. The damage amounted to 16 billion rubles.
July 7, 2001 in the Irkutsk region, due to heavy rains, a number of rivers overflowed their banks and flooded seven cities and 13 districts (a total of 63 settlements). Sayansk was especially affected. According to official figures, eight people died, 300 thousand people were injured, 4.64 thousand houses were flooded.
May 2001 The water level in the Lena River exceeded the maximum flood and reached a mark of 20 meters. Already in the first days after the catastrophic flood, 98% of the territory of the city of Lensk was flooded. The flood practically washed Lensk off the face of the earth. More than 3.3 thousand houses were destroyed, 30.8 thousand people were injured. In total, 59 settlements were affected in Yakutia as a result of the flood, 5.2 thousand residential buildings were flooded. The total amount of damage amounted to 7.08 billion rubles, including 6.2 billion rubles in the city of Lensk.
May 16 and 17, 1998 in the area of the city of Lensk, Yakutia, there was a severe flood. It was caused by an ice jam along the lower reaches of the Lena River, as a result of which the water level rose to 17 meters, while the critical level of flooding in the city of Lensk was 13.5 meters. More than 172 settlements with a population of 475 thousand people were in the flood zone. More than 50 thousand people were evacuated from the flood zone. The flood killed 15 people. The damage from the flood amounted to 872.5 million rubles.
189 years ago, the largest flood in the history of St. Petersburg occurred. In memory of this event - about it and other deadliest floods in the world.
1. Petersburg flood, 1824
About 200-600 dead. On November 19, 1824, a flood occurred in St. Petersburg, which killed hundreds of human lives and destroyed many houses. Then the water level in the Neva River and its canals rose 4.14 - 4.21 meters above the usual level (ordinary).
Commemorative plaque on the Raskolnikov House:
Before the flood began, it was raining in the city and a damp and cold wind was blowing. And in the evening there was a sharp rise in the water level in the channels, after which almost the entire city was flooded. The flood did not affect only the Foundry, Rozhdestvenskaya and Karetnaya parts of St. Petersburg. As a result, material damage from the flood amounted to about 15-20 million rubles, and about 200-600 people died.
One way or another, this is not the only flood that occurred in St. Petersburg. In total, the city on the Neva was flooded more than 330 times. Commemorative plaques have been erected in memory of many floods in the city (there are more than 20 of them). In particular, a sign is dedicated to the largest flood in the city, which is located at the intersection of the Kadetskaya line and Bolshoy Prospekt of Vasilyevsky Island.
Interestingly, before the founding of St. Petersburg, the largest flood in the Neva delta occurred in 1691, when this territory was under the control of the Kingdom of Sweden. This incident is mentioned in the Swedish chronicles. According to some reports, that year the water level in the Neva reached 762 centimeters.
2. Flood in China, 1931
About 145 thousand - 4 million dead. From 1928 to 1930, China suffered from a severe drought. But at the end of the winter of 1930, heavy snowstorms began, and in the spring - incessant heavy rains and thaw, due to which the water level in the Yangtze and Huaihe rivers rose significantly. For example, in the Yangtze River in July alone, the water rose by 70 cm.
As a result, the river overflowed its banks and soon reached the city of Nanjing, which at that time was the capital of China. Many people drowned and died from water-borne infectious diseases such as cholera and typhoid. Cases of cannibalism and infanticide among desperate residents are known.
According to Chinese sources, about 145,000 people died as a result of the flood, at the same time, Western sources claim that the death toll was from 3.7 million to 4 million.
By the way, this was not the only flood in China caused by the overflowing waters of the Yangtze River. Floods also occurred in 1911 (about 100 thousand people died), in 1935 (about 142 thousand people died), in 1954 (about 30 thousand people died) and in 1998 (3,656 people died). Counts largest natural disaster in recorded human history.
Flood victims, August 1931:
3. Flooding on the Yellow River, 1887 and 1938
About 900 thousand and 500 thousand dead, respectively. In 1887, heavy rains fell for many days in Henan province, and on September 28, rising water in the Yellow River broke through the dams. Soon, the water reached the city of Zhengzhou, located in this province, and then spread throughout the northern part of China, covering approximately 130,000 square kilometers. Because of the flood, about two million people in China were left homeless, and about 900,000 people died.
And in 1938, a flood on the same river was provoked by the Nationalist government in Central China at the start of the Sino-Japanese War. This was done in order to stop the Japanese troops advancing rapidly into the central part of China. The flood has subsequently been called "the largest act of environmental warfare in history".
Thus, in June 1938, the Japanese took control of the entire northern part of China, and on June 6 they captured Kaifeng, the capital of Henan province, and threatened to capture Zhengzhou, which was located near the intersection of the important Beijing-Guangzhou and Lianyungang-Xian railways. If the Japanese army succeeded in doing this, such large Chinese cities as Wuhan and Xi'an would be under threat.
In order to prevent this, the Chinese government in Central China decided to open dams on the Yellow River near the city of Zhengzhou. Water flooded the provinces of Henan, Anhui and Jiangsu adjacent to the river.
Soldiers of the National Revolutionary Army during a flood on the Yellow River in 1938:
The floods destroyed thousands of square kilometers of agricultural land and many villages. Several million people became refugees. According to China's initial figures, about 800,000 people drowned. However, nowadays researchers studying the archives of the disaster claim that much fewer people died - about 400 - 500 thousand.
Yellow Yellow River:
Interestingly, the value of this Chinese government strategy has been questioned. Since, according to some reports, the Japanese troops at that time were far from the flooded areas. Although their attack on Zhengzhou was thwarted, the Japanese took Wuhan in October.
4. The flood of St. Felix, 1530
At least 100 thousand dead. On Saturday, November 5, 1530, on the day of St. Felix de Valois, most of Flanders, the historical region of the Netherlands, and the province of Zeeland were washed away. Researchers believe that more than 100 thousand people died. Subsequently, the day when the disaster occurred was called Evil Saturday.
5 Burchardy's Flood, 1634
About 8-15 thousand dead. On the night of October 11/12, 1634, Germany and Denmark were flooded as a result of a storm surge caused by hurricane winds. That night, dykes broke in several places along the coast of the North Sea, flooding the coastal cities and communities of North Friesland.
Painting depicting the Burchardi flood:
According to various estimates, from 8 to 15 thousand people died during the flood.
Maps of North Frisia in 1651 (left) and 1240 (right):
6. The flood of St. Mary Magdalene, 1342
Several thousand. In July 1342, on the feast day of the myrrh-bearing Mary Magdalene (the Catholic and Lutheran churches celebrate it on July 22), the largest recorded flood in Central Europe occurred.
On this day, the waters of the rivers Rhine, Mosel, Main, Danube, Weser, Werra, Unstrut, Elbe, Vltava and their tributaries flooded the surrounding lands. Many cities such as Cologne, Mainz, Frankfurt am Main, Würzburg, Regensburg, Passau and Vienna were severely damaged.
Danube river in Regensburg, Germany:
According to the researchers of this disaster, after a long hot and dry period, heavy rains followed, which went on for several days in a row. As a result, about half of the average annual precipitation fell. And since the extremely dry soil could not quickly absorb such an amount of water, surface runoff flooded large areas of the territories. Many buildings were destroyed and thousands of people died. And although the total number of deaths is unknown, it is believed that about 6 thousand people drowned in the Danube region alone.
Besides, summer next year It was wet and cold, so the population was left without a crop and suffered greatly from hunger. And to everything else, the plague pandemic that took place in Asia, Europe, North Africa and the island of Greenland (Black Death) in the middle of the XIV century, reached its peak in 1348-1350, taking the lives of at least a third of the population of Central Europe.
Illustration of the Black Death, 1411: