Northern Armenia assess aftermath of worst flooding in decades

Residents of Armenia’s northern areas of Lori and Tavush have assessed the aftermath of among the heaviest flooding in latest many years. 

Russia has reportedly despatched troops to assist authorities choose up the items. 

At the very least 4 individuals have died within the overflowing of the Debed, Tashir and Aghstev rivers following heavy rain, a regional official stated on Monday. 

Greater than 269 individuals have been evacuated from the world, whereas whole cities and villages have been minimize off. 

Some fifteen bridges collapsed within the northeast of the nation, on account of the floods. 

Tons of of individuals have been minimize off from water, fuel and electrical energy provides. Officers stated emergency meals and clear water deliveries have been underway. 

Within the city of Alaverdi, retailers have been flooded and utilities have been minimize, enterprise homeowners have been pressured to eliminate a lot of their inventory which was destroyed by the floods.  

Flash flooding additionally pressured the suspension of rail providers between Armenia and Georgia and the closure of their shared border crossing.