No need for campaign to assist flood-hit people?

“We have been working to restore destroyed dam since May 7. About 300 meters of roads and dam were already restored. Floods were reduced in 9 villages which population was evacuated. Probably the water flow will be prevented when the dam reinforcement is completely finished there”, Minister of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan Kemaleddin Heydarov told journalists.

The minister said successful work was conducted in Mursali village for several days. “Police and emergency forces are reinforcing the dams there. Unfortunately soil of the dam over Kura and others was softened, which paved the way to floods and we were forced to evacuate people from nine villages. The restoration work was started there. We sent technical equipments there. We consider that the restoration work will be completed in two days”.

Heydarov said there was no threat for nearby regions. “We are analyzing the situation throughout Kura River beginning from its estuary. We learned the territory together with the local officials, emergency, water facility and melioration experts. There is no serious threat for nearby regions”.

According to the Minister, two ships of the Caspian Sea Shipping Company are working in the delta.

The Minister also commented on the aid campaign launched by some organizations and individuals.

“Azerbaijani President visited the region, met with the evacuated people and gave instructions to us. The President said losses of every citizen would be compensated by the government. Some organizations have launched aid campaigns. But there is no need for it. Under the order of Azerbaijani President, funds have been allocated to the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The people are provided with goods, materials, foodstuff and medical aid. We are grateful to those organizations and citizens. But there is no need for it. The state itself will fulfill this mission,” he said.


/APA/