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Emergencies minister calls for taking control over all reservoirs in Far East

Vladimir Puchkov noted that, since winter will come soon, permanent monitoring and forecast, as well as additional measures, are indispensable

MOSCOW, September 30 (Itar-Tass) - All reservoirs in the Far East should be taken under special control, Emergencies Minister Vladimir Puchkov said.

“The winter will come soon in the Far East. Thus, permanent monitoring and forecast, as well as additional measures, are indispensable,” the minister told a video conference on Monday.

He gave instructions “to organize an additional group for monitoring al water facilities”. “If federal aid is necessary, we’ll provide it,” Puchkov said.