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Strong winds tear off roofs, damage cars in Kyrgyzstan's Talas region

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A strong wind on June 1 caused significant damage in the Talas region of Kyrgyzstan, tearing off roofs and damaging vehicles.
  • Residential buildings, an apartment block, a store, and a laboratory building in Talas and surrounding districts sustained roof damage.
  • Two cars were crushed by a falling roof section on Manas Street; no injuries were reported, and damage assessment is ongoing.

A powerful windstorm swept through Kyrgyzstan's Talas region on June 1, leaving a trail of destruction. The gale force winds ripped roofs off numerous residential buildings and damaged other structures across Talas city and the Talas and Bakai-Ata districts, according to the regional Ministry of Emergency Situations.

In Talas city, the roofs of apartment buildings, the Aqua laboratory, and the Econom store were damaged. A particularly dramatic incident occurred on Manas Street, where the roof of an apartment building was torn off by the wind. The debris fell onto the roadside, crushing two parked cars. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in connection with the storm's damage.

Authorities are currently assessing the full extent of the damage caused by the severe weather. Inspections of the affected structures are underway to determine the cost of repairs and the necessary steps for reconstruction. The regional department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations is coordinating these efforts.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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