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Landslide threat occurs in Baku - PHOTOS

18 August 2011 [17:40] - TODAY.AZ
An intensifying landslide threat in Baku’s Bayil hill-side pushed the road police to restrict traffic in this area, Baku traffic police said. The road from Bayil to the Alley of Martyrs will be closed until the elimination of the danger.

Bayil hill-side in Baku faced with a landslide threat again. The danger zone covers the area from the Eternal Flame monument to Gulustan Palace. Small splits appeared in the territory. Forces of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are conducting soil reinforcement measures in the area. Deputy Prime Minister, chairman of the State Commission on Emergency Situations Abid Sharifov arrived at site. Experts of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are examining the territory.


/APA/

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