The Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs carries out an enhanced service.

As of 5:00 p.m., 30 units of the rescue service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are carrying out rescue operations, 324 rescue workers are involved.

By the decision of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, an operational headquarters was formed under the leadership of Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan. Kamo Tsutsulyan, director of the Department of Rescue Forces – Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, was included in the headquarters.

The Prime Minister of RA arrived in Alaverdi to familiarize himself with the situation.

The 911 telephone number of the rescue service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been declared a Hotline. Citizens can call the Hotline to get necessary and urgent information.

By the decision of the head of Lori marz, the plan for the protection of the population of Lori marz in emergency situations has been partially implemented, in particular, the “Action Plan of the RA Lori marz in case of spring floods, floods and mudslides” approved by the Annex 7.

According to the operational situation, search and rescue and urgent emergency rehabilitation works are continuing, as a result of which 190 people were evacuated from different settlements in Lori and Tavush marzes with the help of rescuers and other involved forces, 74 people were saved, namely, 223 people in Lori marz and 41 in Tavush Мarz.

The rescuers took out the body of an unidentified citizen near Sanahin Bridge.

1 residential house collapsed, 44 houses, 2 hotels, 18 public and other objects were flooded in Tavush marz,.

25 units of engineering equipment (20 tippers and 5 cranes) were involved in the works by the regional Governor’s Office in Tavush marz.

Data on damages in Lori marz are being verified.