Energy facilities of Kyrgyzstan being prepared for floods

10:15, 11 апреля 2019, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Julia KOSTENKO

Energy facilities in Kyrgyzstan are being prepared for floods. National Electric Network of the Kyrgyz Republic OJSC reports.

Flood control work is planned at 27 substations and 29 high-voltage line poles.

At present, mudflow-prone sites are being inspected. In particular, this applies to power transmission lines near large rivers.

Special equipment and rapid response teams are ready for the high-water period. Forces of the Emergency Situations Ministry can be attracted in case of abnormal situations.