Kura river flood leaves 4 dead in TbilisiMay 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |