Azerbaijani ministry warns about possible floods

Short-term flooding and mudslides may occur on Azerbaijan’s mountain rivers.

Asif Verdiyev , the chief hydrologist of the Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry's National Hydrometeorology Department, said the department has developed a forecast on possible floods and sent it to the regional executive authorities and relevant state agencies.

"Intermittent floods and mudflows are expected on mountain rivers in the Greater and Lesser Caucasus Mountains. Their water content exceeds the acceptable norms," Verdiyev said.

He said the situation is normal in the lower reaches of the Kur River.

"The current water level in the Kur River is less than in 2010. Today the water level rose to 37 cm due to rains in Georgia. The increase will continue today and tomorrow," he added.


/Trend/