Mudflows in Issyk-Kul region: Over 700 people involved in cleanup

At least 738 people are involved in the cleanup after the mudflows in Issyk-Kul region. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.

In total, 497 houses, three social facilities, one kindergarten, a medical and obstetric centre, and one library were damaged by the disaster.

To date, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, over 60 yards have been cleared of mud. In addition, 59 units of equipment and four motor pumps are working. Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, civil defense services, and local residents are involved in the work to eliminate the consequences of the mudflows.

The north and south of Issyk-Kul region were affected by mudflows — roads, sheepfolds and a house were flooded in Saru and Kyzyl-Suu villages. Yards and houses in Bulan-Sogotu, Korumdu, and Temirovka villages on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul lake were damaged.