(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Ten streets in the city of Minsk were flooded, as a result of the River Svisloch overflowing.
The lower districts, in which the majority of the residents are Jews, were completely submerged. The inhabitants were removed with great difficulty. In some places the water reached over seven feet. All traffic is by boat.
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