In Kyrgyzstan, five people have died as a result of a mudflow in the southern part of the country. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported that heavy rainfall in the Nookat region of Osh Oblast on Friday triggered the mudflows, resulting in extensive damage.
Seven people were carried away by the mud flow. Five bodies have been recovered, so far. Efforts are ongoing to find the remaining two individuals, the ministry further said. It also said that in the Abshyr-Ata recreation area, 1,300 people were trapped because a mudflow had washed away the road.
A state of emergency has been declared in the Nookat region due to the mudflows. Rescue and search operations are underway.
Disclaimer: This press release is sourced from News On AIR, Prasar Bharti and Press Information Bureau India (PIB).
