Dam partially leaks in Kadamjay, 1,500 people evacuated

AKIPRESS.COM - A dam partially leaked in the Kadamjai district of Batken region, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic said on May 7. The incident occurred on May 6 at 23:13. The dam number 12 broke in 4-5 spots. It is located in the village Oruk-Zar.
The incident posed a threat of fooding of Kaitpas and Oruk-Zar villages of Ak-Turpak rural municipality.
Head of Batken regional emergency situations and other authorities with rescuers arrived on the scene.
Residents in dangerous areas were notified, 1,500 people evacuated.
The section of the Osh-Batken road was blocked, alarm was raised.
On May 7 morning the water level decreased and people returned to their homes.