Kyrgyzstan Deploys New Landslide Prevention Methods

Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Emergency Situations is pioneering new landslide risk reduction techniques in Central Asia, marking a significant step in protecting vulnerable communities. The ministry announced it has launched 27 projects across the country, employing innovative methods to mitigate the threat of landslides, which persist especially during autumn due to heavy rainfall.

Projects like "Biymirza" in the Kara-Kuldzha district have already seen the completion of a protective dam, safeguarding 13 homes. In the Alay and Uzgen districts, initiatives such as "Chakmak" and "Kaqyr" involve constructing dams and applying techniques to reduce landslide mass and create terraces, with the "Kaqyr" project set to protect 24 homes by the end of 2026. Other ongoing projects, including "Kommunist" and "Shadybek-Bulak," focus on reducing unstable slope mass and are nearing completion.

The "Ken-Jylga" project will introduce a French drainage system to manage groundwater, further stabilizing slopes. Collectively, these endeavors are designed to shield 276 residential buildings, benefit 1,380 citizens, secure 8 social infrastructure facilities, and protect 12 kilometers of roads. This proactive approach addresses the critical issue of landslide threats, particularly as 3,800 families were previously reported to be living in hazardous areas.