Devastating Flood Strikes Second City of Kyrgyzstan
Five dead after Ak-Buura River bursts its banks in Osh, Kyrgyzstan
Tragedy struck in Osh, Kyrgyzstan’s second largest city, on July 14 when the Ak-Buura River overflowed, claiming the lives of at least five people. The force of the current was so powerful that some victims’ bodies were carried across the border into neighboring Uzbekistan.
The aftermath of the flooding has left destruction in its wake, with water and mud rendering Osh’s central market unusable for the foreseeable future. The city is now grappling with the loss of life and the massive cleanup efforts needed to restore normalcy.
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan are working to assess the damage caused by the river bursting its banks and are providing support to those affected by the tragedy. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
