
Abkhazia’s Gali district declares state of emergency over water main break
Residents of the city told OC Media it was one of the worst failures of the water supply system they’ve ever experienced.
Residents of the city told OC Media it was one of the worst failures of the water supply system they’ve ever experienced.
Although found guilty, the fine amounted to just ₽80,000 ($1,000).
The water supply interruptions have been going on for two weeks despite the abnormal summer heat.
Despite the illusion of transparency, water supply in Azerbaijan’s Nardaran district shows high levels of corruption and state interference.
Most of those affected were young children.
At least 270 people sought medical help related to the mass poisoning.
Brown water flowed from the taps in the Village of Atazhukino, in Kabardino-Balkaria’s Baksan District on 20 May, leaving local residents without water suitable for drinking or cooking, or for any other household needs. A video showing the brown water was published on 20 May by the PE Nalchik information portal and a number of other news agencies. Zaur Arkhestov, the deputy head of Atazhukino, told OC Media that on 20–21 May, heavy rains caused dirty water to flood the hollow where wat