London Evening Post in London, Middlesex

Inundation Wreaks Havoc Across Neva Delta Region

Amid reports from Moscow and Narva, the latest floods claim over a thousand lives and devastating property. Ships, batteries, and private estates on Cronstadt, Wybourrg, and nearby islands suffer severe damage. Details describe ruined châteliers, lost cargo including 4000 rubles worth Chinese goods, and widespread turmoil as wind and floodwaters push into low grounds threatening foreign ships wintering at Cronstadt.