Vladimir Putin has called for a clampdown on "lawlessness" in Russia after a burst dam sparked looting.

Thousands of Russians have been forced to flee the city of Orsk after a dam burst under the strain of flooding along the Ural river on Friday night.

Vladimir Putin has called for a clampdown on "lawlessness" in Russia after a burst dam sparked looting.Thousands of Russians have been forced to flee the city of Orsk after a dam burst under the strain of flooding along the Ural river on Friday night.{ai:summary}<p>A burst dam in Orsk leads to looting as Putin demands law enforcement. Thousands flee due to flooding along the Ural river. #politics</p>

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