Several Killed by Flash Floods in Kyrgyzstan Mountains

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1 July 2024 at 4:25 am

At least 8 people, including children, are dead after flooding and mudslides in the mountainous regions of south-western Kyrgyzstan, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported on June 30, citing authorities.

A state of emergency was declared in Nookat district, after the area was hit by heavy rainfall, forecast to persist until July 2.

A popular vacation spot, Abshir Ata, was badly impacted, local outlet Turmush reported.

More than 1,300 holiday-makers were evacuated from the area, the Ministry of Emergency Situations said.

Footage captured by (RFE/RL) on June 29 shows emergency response workers using footbridges to evacuate people through a flooded canyon, while battling against raging, waist-high flood waters. Credit: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty via Storyful

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