Powerful mudslides caused by heavy rains are again causing damage in Kyrgyzstan’s northern Issyk-Kul region. A state of emergency has been declared in three districts.
The mudflows descended in several locations in the south and north of the Issyk-Kul region, flooding highways and mountain passes. In the town of Cholpon-Ata, water from the canal has reportedly flooded the streets. Several resorts and vacation homes have also been flooded, and there are power outages in the region. Eyewitnesses have reported that Lake Issyk-Kul has turned green.
It is known that dozens of people have been evacuated from the flooded areas.
Seven hundred fifty-five rescuers and military personnel are clearing up the damage, but heavy rains are still forecast for the coming days. Other parts of Kyrgyzstan, such as Naryn and Jalal-Abad in the center of the country, are also susceptible to mudflows.
“We urge citizens to be vigilant and observe precautionary measures,” rescuers have appealed to citizens.
