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This summer, the number of mudslides and floods is 2.7 times higher than last year
This summer, the number of mudslides and floods is 2.7 times higher than last year
As a result of intense torrential rains in July 2024, floods and mudslides occurred on many rivers of the Greater and Lesser Caucasus, as well as in the Lankaran-Astara region. According to the report of the National Hydrometrology Service of Azerbaijan, 43 floods were recorded in the country in July alone, by 2.7 times more than in July 2023. This is the highest rate for floods in the last 50 years.
Because of heavy precipitation the water level in the country's rivers, especially in the Greater and Lesser Caucasus, Lankaran-Astara region, turned out to be higher than normal.
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Forecasters predict intense precipitation with thunderstorms and hail is expected in most parts of the country from August 10 to 13 (the Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur zone, Dashkesan-Gedabey, Gazakh-Ganja, Balakan-Sheki, Mountainous Shirvan, Guba-Gusar and the Central Lowland region.)
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No precipitation is expected in Baku on August 10, the wind is north-westerly. Daytime humidity is 45-55%. The daytime air temperature is +31+36 degrees. Precipitation will take place in a number of mountainous areas in the regions, fog in the morning and evening. The wind is easterly, moderate. In the lowlands during the day +33+38 degrees, in the mountains at night +12+17, during the day +18+23 degrees.
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On August 5 at 19:32, during search and operational activities in the territory of the "Lankaran" border detachment, border guards discovered a cache containing 5.6 kg of marijuana. Operational search measures are being conducted to identify drug couriers, according to a statement from the State Border Service.
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On August 7, the Central Election Commission (CEC) released a list of venues designated for campaigning in the extraordinary elections for the Milli Majlis (National Assembly). The CEC has also published on its website a list of both open and closed spaces available for meetings with voters. The list reveals that a total of 5,113 venues have been allocated, with 3,259 open and 1,854 closed locations.
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