Baku /31.07.18/Turan: Strong fire in the forest in the territory of the Altiagach National Park covered 100 hectares. The fire was extinguished last night by the forces of the Ministry for Emergency Situations and the Ministry of Ecology, the last department said. According to the same source, the fight against fire was very difficult and all forces and equipment, including helicopters, were involved. According to preliminary data, the cause of the fire was arson and is now searching for persons involved in this. Employees of the Altiagach national park sent a relevant appeal to law enforcement agencies. The fire began on July 28 in the Siyazan district and a strong wind extended it further to the territory of the national park in Altyagach. -16D-
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On Sunday, 17 November, variable cloudiness is expected in Baku and Apsheron peninsula. At night and in the morning in some places there will be occasional rains. In the morning in some places of the peninsula short-term precipitation will be of heavy rainfall character. Occasionally strengthening north-west wind will weaken in the afternoon.
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The incidence of thyroid cancer has sharply increased in Baku, endocrinologist Sadig Babirov stating a large number of such pathologies in children.
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November 14 was World Diabetes Day. In Azerbaijan, it is intended that people suffering from diabetes receive free medications. According to a decision by the Cabinet of Ministers, these free medications are prescribed on a special form approved by the Ministry of Health. However, complaints persist about ongoing issues with the distribution of these free medications.
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On November 16, the weather in the capital will be overcast, with possible rain in the evening in some areas. There will be fog in the morning and evening. A moderate south-western wind will shift to a north-western direction. At night, the temperature will range from +9°C to +11°C, and during the day, it will be between +14°C and +18°C. Humidity will be 70-80%.
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