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Cold water supply to be cut in parts of Bishkek on June 4

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bishkek will experience a temporary shutdown of cold water supply on June 4, 2026, from 9:00 AM to midnight.
  • The water cut will affect residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, healthcare facilities, and industrial sites in a specific district.
  • The shutdown is due to emergency leak detection work on a major pipeline, and residents are advised to store water in advance.

Residents in a specific district of Bishkek will face a temporary suspension of cold water supply on June 4, 2026. The shutdown is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM and last until midnight, according to the press service of the Bishkek mayor's office.

The interruption will impact various facilities, including residential buildings, schools, preschools, healthcare institutions, and other social and industrial sites within the affected area. The precise boundaries of the shutdown are defined as the Alamedin River from Baitik Baatyr Street to the South Bypass Highway, and the 'Alamedin 3' residential complex.

The reason for the water cut is the necessity of emergency search operations to identify a leak in the main pipeline. The municipal enterprise 'Bishkekvodokanal' has apologized for the inconvenience caused.

'Bishkekvodokanal' urges organizations and the public to stock up on drinking water in advance to mitigate the disruption. The municipal enterprise is undertaking these measures to address the leak and ensure the continued reliable supply of water to the city.

Bishkekvodokanal apologizes for the inconvenience caused and asks organizations and the public to stock up on drinking water in advance.

โ€” Bishkek Mayor's Office Press ServiceThe press service conveys the utility company's message to the public regarding the upcoming water shutdown.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.