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Kyrgyzstan - Landslides and Floods (ECHO 24 Apr 2024)
Pubdate: 4/24/2024 9:33:05 AM

Since 20 April, heavy rainfall has been affecting the regions of Osh, Jalal-Abad and Talas (southern and eastern Kyrgyzstan) triggering several landslides, causing floods and resulting in casualties and damage.
According to media, one person died on 20 April due to a landslide, while hundreds have been evacuated following floods in the Osh Region. Other mudslides occurred in the Jalal-Abad Region and resulted in 300 evacuated families. In addition, several roads have been closed due to both events.
More than 500 people, including local volunteers, are currently working on the emergency and cleaning efforts.
For the next 24 hours, moderate rainfall is forecasted over most parts of Kyrgyzstan.

(4/24/2024 9:37:06 AM - 4/25/2024 9:30:06 AM)

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