The Kyrgyz Emergency Ministry said on July 2 that a state of emergency has been introduced in the Central Asian nation's regions of Batken, Jalal-Abad, Osh, and Talas over deadly mudslides and floods caused by heavy rains in recent weeks.
The ministry said earlier that the mudslides and floods have killed 16 people since mid-June.
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Kyrgyz Villagers Escape Raging Mountain Torrent
According to the ministry, the situation is expected to be very dangerous for days as the heavy rains are expected to last until July 7.
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