Heavy Rainfall in Syunik Sweeps Away Concrete Bridge and Causes Animal Losses: Ministry of Emergency Situations

On June 15, at 15:50, the Crisis Management Center of the Regional Rescue Department of Syunik received information that between 15:00 and 15:40, hail and heavy rain had fallen in the villages of Shamb, Darbas, Lor, Shenatagh, Vorotnavan, and Getatagh.

A response team from the Fire and Rescue Unit of the Ministry of Emergency Situations was dispatched to the location. As a result of the heavy rain, water accumulations have formed in the village of Getatagh, posing a threat to the village's houses and animals.

Special equipment has been sent from the Syunik regional administration to clear the watercourses. In the village of Darbas, floodwaters have flooded a barn, resulting in the loss of 16 lambs and 50 chickens, and damaging crops. In the village of Lor, the river has swept away a concrete bridge (7 x 5 m) and a VAZ-21099 vehicle. Shepherds and livestock have been left on the other side of the river. The shepherds managed to evacuate, as well as the animals to a safe area.

The operational team of the Fire and Rescue Unit of the Regional Rescue Department is maintaining a presence in the area. The information received has been communicated to the head of the Territorial Administration and Local Self-Government Affairs of the Syunik Regional Administration, the chief specialist of the village administration, and the representative of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure. The extent of the damage is being assessed.