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Heavy rains hit Azerbaijan's southern region

26 November 2014 [15:42] - TODAY.AZ

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By Amina Nazarli

The heavy rains falling in Lankaran, the south region of Azerbaijan on November 24-25 have left widespread devastation.

More than 1,000 homes have been flooded in Lankaran as well as in its various villages and towns.

People and some livestock of Lankaran’s villages have been evacuated.

Rescuers of the Regional Emergency Center and the State Service for Water Rescue evacuated 38 people and 30 sheep and goats, as well as 10 cattle from Gekshaban village.

Houses and gardens in the Girdani village of Lankaran region were also hit by flood. In Havzava village, 20 houses were left without electricity. Majority of agricultural products have been spoiled.

All the necessary measures are taken to eliminate the consequences of heavy rains.

Meanwhile, snow fell in Azerbaijan again covering mountain villages in Sheki region.

The weather will be rainy in Azerbaijani regions for November 26. Sleet and snow, fog in some places are also expected.

In Baku and Absheron Peninsula, cloudy weather with rains and winds will dominate. The temperature will be 4-6 at night and 6-9 during the day.

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