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Heavy rains caused serious consequences in Azerbaijanâ€™s north-west region â€“ VIDEO

Heavy rains caused serious consequences in Azerbaijanâ€™s north-west region â€“ <font color=red>VIDEO </font>

22 August 2011 09:11 (UTC +04:00)

Balakan. Zagatala. Vugar Heydarov â€“ APA. The heavy rains caused some serious consequences in Balakan and Zagatala regions of Azerbaijan. APAâ€™s local bureau reports that the unsettled weather was recorded yesterday in the republicâ€™s north-west region starting with evening hours. The heavy rains were recorded at the bottom of the Great Caucasus mountains in Zagatala and Balakan regions. The water-level in the regionâ€™s major rivers â€“ Talachay, Katekhchay, Balakenchay, Mazim, Siolban and Mazikh is above normal.

The stream, appeared as a result of water level raising in Silban river in Zagatala region, destroyed the bridge, which ensured the populationâ€™s intercourse with the city center, as a result of the overflow of Mazikh river, situated in the regionâ€™s Mazikh village, the courtyard areas of some dwelling houses and hazel gardens remained under rainwater.

The water level in Talachay was also above normal. The water destroyed some electric posts causing pauses in electric supply to the regionâ€™s some villages.

Local officials of Balakan region said that the heavy rains in the mountains created a risk of overflow in the major rivers situated in the region. As a result of the rise of water level in Katekh ribver, the runoff waters destroyed the dams on the bank of the river. Some courtyards and sowing areas remained under the water.

The works are being carried out in the abovementioned regions for the elimination of consequences caused as a result of heavy rains.