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Landslip occurs in Azerbaijanâ€™s Lerik region

28 October 2010 07:32 (UTC +04:00)

APAâ€™s south bureau reports that the landslip was recorded in Bursulum village of the region. According to the local residents, though the landslip began on September 15, the recent rain intensified the process.

1500 people live in Bursulum that consists of 8 villages. Approximately 5ha area has undergone landslip. According to the local residents, if the landslip intensifies, some 15 houses may be damaged. There are cracks in three houses.

Deputy head of Lerik executive power, chairman of the regionâ€™s emergency situations commission Habil Malikov told APA that the regionâ€™s administration is aware of the situation in Bursulum village. He said the area was examined with the participation of the experts of Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry and Ministry of Emergency Situations. The Cabinet has also been informed about the situation. Malikov said the landslip is still passive, but did not rule out intensification of the process in case of rainy weather.