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Emergency Ministry sets up 21 rescue posts at beaches

26 June 2006 [15:19] - TODAY.AZ
35 private beaches were closed on June 20 because of ignoring norms of Regulation on use of water reservoirs for rest and sport and warnings of Emergency Situations Ministry.

The Ministry told APA that the death cases have increased through lack of rescue equipment and service in some beaches.

On June 20, 30 private beaches were closed for violating Cabinet of Ministers' relevant regulation.

Rescue posts have been set up at 21 beaches in Azizbayov, Mardakan, Sabayil, Shikhovo, Binagadi, Novkhany, Sumgait-Jorat because these beaches operate in accordance with the regulations and rules.

The Emergency Situations Ministry urges the people go to the beaches which are provided with rescue equipment and service.

The ministry continues to take measures against the beaches dangerous for resting and swimming.

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