River Floods Houses in Syunik

On March 12 and 13, a tributary, or stream, from the Vorotan River in Armenia’s Syunik marz (province) overflowed, flooding the nearby areas. About 20 houses and cattlesheds have come under water in Brnakot village, according to the Armenian Rescue Service.

People and cattle in the affected area were rescued and evacuated by the rescue team, who with the help of the villagers, excavated and cleaned the riverbed, and the water tided back without causing serious damage.

As a result of torrential rains on March 13, a small river passing through Kajaran village, Syunik marz, also overflowed, tearing down 4 small bridges. High winds damaged the roofs of several houses, the Kajaran village community building among them.

The village community has created an ad hoc committee to investigate the scope of the damage.