Mudslide in Kyrgyzstan damages bridges, roads, and power lines

A severe mudslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, has caused significant damage in the Chkal District of Kyrgyzstan's Jalal-Abad region. The mudflows inundated parts of the Birimdik village within the Terek-Say rural municipality, flooding the basements of two homes. In Monchok-Dobo village, two automobile bridges sustained damage. Meanwhile, the village of Sumsar experienced extensive flooding, with mudslide waters submerging 300 meters of an internal road. Further damage in Sumsar includes four automobile bridges and one pedestrian bridge rendered unusable by the torrents. Emergency services have established an alternate route for residents. The mudslide's destructive path also swept away two electricity pylons in the Mazhar-Say area, resulting in a temporary power outage for the villages of Sumsar and Birimdik. Rescue teams and specialized equipment have been deployed to clear flooded basements in three homes and a courtyard in another. Road crews are working to partially clear the Sumsar-Shekaftar highway, reopening it for one-way traffic. Efforts to restore power supply, clear roads, and assess the full extent of the damage are ongoing. The Ala-Bukinsky regional electrical network is handling the repair of damaged power transmission lines.