Torrential Rain Floods Streets of Sochi

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Heavy rain overnight Monday triggered partial flooding in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi and its surrounding areas, local authorities
district.Proshunin said emergency responders pumped water overnight to clear the worst-hit areas.Heavy rain also buffeted the Adler and
Abkhazia.Eyewitness videos shared on social media showed torrents of water cascading down the streets of Sochi, partially submerging
showing water pouring onto the audience from the roof of the concert hall.Eight inbound flights at the Sochi International Airport were
facing unprecedented challenges
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