Flood in Lensk is not only a disaster for inhabitants, ALROSA, diamond monopoly of Russia is also experiencing a serious trouble as its production base is situated here. "5,000 workers of the company live in Lensk, couples with their families it is 15,000 i.e. the half of the city", said press service associate Yuri Beskakotov. Comparing to the flood of 1998 when the loss was estimated at 300 mln rubles the current one is also very hazardous. Despite the flood the production does not halt. "The flood does not affect production, even though the fuel in Lensk was under the water we use resources from Mirny, Udachny and Aikhal. We have air forces to help, so we will manage", he said to Vremya Novostei.