As of 17:00 on May 28, rescue operations continue in the flood-affected regions of Lori and Tavush in Armenia. Efforts include assessing the affected settlements, searching, evaluating the damage, draining basements, and distributing food and supplies.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, six firefighting crews and one operational team, totaling 44 rescuers, have been deployed for rescue operations in the Lori region.
So far, 137 residents have been evacuated from Sanahin Station (including 5 people on May 28), while 141 residents remain at the station. A total of 130 tons of water has been drained.
Operations are ongoing in the cities of Alaverdi, Tashir, and the village of Akhtala.
As a result of the rescue operations involving units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' rescue service and other involved forces, 443 people have been rescued and evacuated from various settlements in Lori and Tavush regions.
Earlier, BMG reported that the Armenian government declared several settlements in Lori and Tavush provinces disaster zones following severe floods caused by heavy rains on May 25-26, 2024.
As a result of the disaster, 4 people died, 18 bridges were destroyed, and 7 settlements were cut off from the rest of the region. To address the urgent needs of the local population, 300 million drams (approximately $800,000) have already been allocated.
