Bishkek, July 25, 2024 . / Kabar / . First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan Azamat Mambetov provided information on consequences of floods occurred in the country since the beginning of the year.
Duirng a press conference at Kabar News Agency, the deputy minister said that 311 floods have been registered in the republic.
Material damage exceeded KGS 1 billion 100 million. Tking into account the recent mudslides in the south of the country, the amount of damage will increase even more.
Mambetov added that 22 citizens died as a result of floods.
4551 residential houses and 68 social facilities were damaged as a result of floods.
The official emphasized that 6399 rescuers and local residents, 1067 units of engineering equipment were involved in operations to rescue citizens and eliminate the consequences of floods.