Heavy floods are occurring all over White Russia. The capital, Minsk, is the worst sufferer, lighting and water supply being cut off for days. All traffic and work has been stopped and many factories are under water. The Yiddish daily “Oktiabr” and the other papers appearing in Minsk have stopped publication. People living in the lower parts of the city have been evacuated to the higher parts.
Mohilev, Bobruisk, Mozir, Slutzk and other towns are also submerged and suffering terribly from the floods. Hundreds of houses are completely under water.
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