Heavy rains damage bridge and roads in Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul region

Heavy rainfall on July 21 caused significant damage to infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul region, prompting emergency responses. In the Ak-Suu district, a wooden bridge over the Kaiyndy River was completely washed away by a sudden surge in water levels. This left eight foreign nationals stranded at a mountain pasture, known as a jailoo. They were temporarily sheltered at a local shepherd's home, and thankfully, no injuries were reported. Emergency and civil protection personnel are currently working at the scene.

Further south, in the Ton district, floodwaters breached a temporary road. A section of the Balykchy, Bokonbayevo, Barskoon road at the 110th kilometer was washed out. An emergency team, including an excavator and dump trucks, was dispatched to repair the damage, and traffic has since been reopened. The severe weather also impacted another key route, the Balykchy, Bokonbayevo, Karakol road, near the village of Konkino. Overflowing irrigation canals caused water to flood the roadway, destroying approximately 10 meters of the road surface.

Employees from the Jeti-Oguz District Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations responded swiftly, clearing the road to allow single-lane traffic. Restoration work is ongoing with the help of an excavator, loader, and dump truck. Despite the damage, the road remains accessible to vehicles as repairs continue.