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Flood hits Agstafa, several families evacuated

03 May 2007 [09:15] - TODAY.AZ
The Agstafa and Kyur rivers flooded as a result of incessant rain in Azerbaijani western region. The level of water in Agstafachay reservoir reached to the maximum degree.

The part of the water was turned on the Agstafa river for preventing the flood of the reservoir. As a result, Agstafa river flooded causing damage to Narimanov settlement where 63 IDP families have been housed.

Gazakh region executive power told the APA's local bureau that seven families have been immediately evacuated. Dams are built on the banks of the Agstafa river and fastening measures are taken for preventing the danger. The level of water in Kyur rivers in Gazakh region also rose after recent heavy rain. 100 hectares of area in Ashagi Salahli village have been overflowed.

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