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Strong wind inflicts serious damage on Azerbaijanâ€™s south region

13 December 2010 08:10 (UTC +04:00)

Lankaran. Agheddin Babayev - APA. Strong wind started to blow in Azerbaijanâ€™s south region from about 23.00, yesterday, Lankaran Hydrometeorological Department of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources told APAâ€™s south bureau. Wind speed in Lankaran, Astara, Bilasuvar regions was 17 meters, and more than 20 meter in Lerik, Yardimli. Roofs of the most houses crashed down in the region, numerous electric lines turned over, electrical conductors were broken as a result of the incident. Except region centers, electric energy and telephone communication were broken off in most villages.
Strong wind caused fire in Talish forests in Bilasar village of Lankaran region. It is reported that the fire covered 6 hectare area. Currently, measures are taken in the direction of prevention of the fire and elimination of results inflicted by the wind.