Armenia: Flash Flood: 2024/05/26
GLIDE: FF-2024-000087-ARM
| Period | 2024/05/26 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Armenia |
| Event Type | Flash Flood |
| Outline | Heavy rainfall has been affecting northern Armenia since 26 May 2024, in particular in the Lori and Tavush provinces, causing floods and river overflow that have resulted in casualties and damage. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
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Report/Articles
IFRC 2024/06/13
Between Alaverdi and Chochkan, the flooding affected at least 15 villages, including Alaverdi, Akhtala, Bagratashen, Bendik, Deghdsavan, Haghtanak, Karkop, Mets Ayrum, Pokr Ayrum, Sanahin, Shamlug, and Shnogh. The flooding resulted in significant damage to infrastructure, homes, livestock, and businesses.
ECHO 2024/05/27
More than 232 people have been evacuated and at least 265 people have been affected due to flooding and river overflow of the Debed, Aghstev and Tashir rivers.
Armenian Red Cross Society, IFRC 2024/05/26
Many residential houses were flooded prompting the evacuation of hundreds of residents from their homes.