Kura river flood leaves 4 dead in Tbilisi May 13, 2012 - 17:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At least four people have died in a flood in Georgia's capital after torrential rain caused the local river to burst its banks, emergency services have said, accoridng to Belfast Telegraph. The Agency for Emergency Situations said a mother, her two children and an elderly woman died in Tbilisi's Ortachala area after the Kura river burst Saturday May 12 night. Officials did not describe the circumstances of their deaths. According to witnesses, the water in some areas rose to three metres and even lifted parked cars. Officials said the flood had destroyed several houses. Georgian military are assisting the rescue effort by helping to clear debris and evacuate people from flooded areas.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
