Strong winds tear off house roofs and damage cars in Talas region

Strong winds swept through Kyrgyzstan's Talas region on June 1, causing significant damage to residential buildings and other structures. The regional Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that the gusts tore off roofs in Talas city, as well as in the Talassky and Bakay-Ata districts.

In Talas city, the damage included the roofs of several apartment buildings, the "Aqua" laboratory building, and the "Econom" store. On Manas Street, a large section of an apartment building's roof was ripped off by the wind. This debris fell onto the roadside, crushing two parked vehicles.

Fortunately, no injuries have been reported as a result of the severe weather. Emergency services are currently working to assess the full scale of the damage and are surveying the affected properties. The ministry is gathering more information to determine the extent of the impact on the region.