The level of the Vyatka has risen to 389 cm.

      In the Vyatka region, the water level continues to rise — over the past day, from 0 to 36 cm in different areas. Meanwhile, a decrease is observed in most small rivers. As of 9:00 AM on April 17, the water level in the Vyatka River near Kirov reached 389 cm from the zero mark (an increase of 2 cm over the day). Flooding has been recorded in: 25 residential areas — in the Vyatskopolyansky, Kilmizsky, Malmyzhsky, Soviet districts, and in the city of Kirov; 2 low-water bridges — in the Kiknur and Opalinsky districts; 8 sections of local roads — in the Vyatskopolyansky, Opalinsky, Soviet districts, and in Kirov. Emergency response teams from local government and fire-rescue units are on duty in the flooded areas. Targeted assistance has been organized. The life support of the population in the flood zone has not been disrupted, and evacuation is not required.