Mudflow flooded dozens of backyards, field in Talas region

AKIPRESS.COM - There is no drinking water in Tuito village of Bakai-Ata district of Talas region after mudflows, according to local residents. The wells were filled with mud due to mudflows, which led to a cut-off of drinking water. The mudflows flooded the yards of houses and barns.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic said mudflow occurred on May 25 at about 18:30 after showers.
37 households got their backyards flooded in Tuito village of Bakai-Ata district, about 70 hectares of crops in Talas district were flooded.
Rescuers and special machinery were dispatched to the scene for clean up works.
At the moment, cleanup works are underway.