Gas supply suspended for two days in parts of Bishkek
Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Gas supply will be cut off for two days in some areas of Bishkek due to repairs on underground gas pipelines.
- The interruption affects several streets and microdistricts, including Lermontov, Railway, Lenin, Kalinin streets, and Zhibek Jolu Avenue.
- Bishkekgaz apologizes for the inconvenience and advises customers to switch to alternative energy sources during the outage.
Bishkekgaz, the city's gas service, announced a temporary halt in natural gas supply to several areas. The disruption, scheduled from August 5 to August 7, is necessary for maintenance work on medium-pressure underground gas pipelines. The affected zones include streets such as Lermontov, Railway, Lenin, and Kalinin, as well as Zhibek Jolu Avenue. Several microdistricts and facilities, including CHK, 'Energetikov town,' 'Alamedun-1,' 'Stroitel town,' 'Uchkun,' AGNCะก, and 'Bishkek Milk,' will also experience the outage.
Bishkekgaz has issued an apology for the inconvenience caused by the planned interruption. The company urges residents and businesses in the affected areas to transition to alternative energy sources while the natural gas supply is suspended. The repairs are being conducted to ensure the continued reliable and safe delivery of gas to the city's consumers.
The company's statement emphasized that the work is essential for maintaining the integrity and safety of the gas infrastructure. While the temporary suspension of service may cause disruption, it is a necessary step to prevent future issues and ensure long-term operational stability.
Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.