Disasters
Earthquake in Tuapse region
An earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale occured in mountainous terrain 30 km north-east of the coastal town of Tuapse in Krasnodar Territory, RIA Novosti reports. No damage or casualties were registered.Power supply problems in Georgia
Electricity supplies have been shut down in Georgia's Imereti, Racha-Lechkhumi, Semegrelo and Guria regions due to strong winds, with gusts of up to 30 meters per second. 44,000 people have been left without electricity. Work has already been started to restore the power supply.Mudslides destroy bridges in southern Azerbaijan
Heavy rains have been continuing to hit the South of Azerbaijan since September 9, reports APA. The rains in the Leriksky region caused mudslides that closed the Lyankyaran-Lerik highway. Rivers in the neighbouring regions of Lynkyaransky and Astarinsky burst their banks. 100 families and cattle have been moved from the danger zones. The Azerbaijani Emergencies Ministry is planning preventative actions and reconstructions.Flooding in Baku
The central streets of the Azerbaijani capital Baku are flooded due to heavy rains, seriously affecting the movement of traffic, Trend reports.Russian and Georgian border guards fight fire together.
Russian and Georgian border guards solve the problems of fire in the region together, says a representative of the Federal Security Service Evgeniy Inchin, reports RIA Novosty After the conflict of 2008 when the contacts between the two countries were ceased, regular cooperation takes place, like in this case and when the question of visiting the grave yards takes place.Flood victims in Rize receive aid
Financial aid amounting to some $1 million is being sent to the Turkish province of Rize for the victims of flooding. The floods have killed 12 and injured 7 people. Groups of experts are now assessing the aftermaths and the damage caused by the floods, reports TRT.Terrorist alert ceases in Nalchik
The counter-terrorist operation that?started on Friday in the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria is now over, reports RIA Novosti.According to the press secretary of the local Federal Security Service, 5 terrorists were eliminated. None of the law enforcement service personnel involved in the operation were hurt. Two of the killed terrorists were wanted for terrorist acts.State of emergency in Dagestan
A state of emergency has now been declared in 26 regions, Interfax reports. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the extreme heat and drought have particularly affected the agriculture of the region. 24.2 thousand hectares of crops have failed.Storm destroys 30 houses in Poti
A five-minute-long hurricane destroyed 30 houses and knocked down many trees in the Georgian city of Poti, reports Interfax. A commission has been created to assess the damage. Victims of the severe winds are to receive indemnity from the mayor's reserve fund.Five victims of Pyatigorsk explosion to be sent to Moscow
Five people injured in an explosion in Pyatigorsk will be sent to the best clinics in Moscow, reports ITAR-TASS. The specialists have explained that the people most needing medical help are being sent on a special plane to Moscow. Among them is a woman and a 16-year-old with serious eye damage.Yesterday at about 16:15 an explosion was heard near a cafe in the city centre. The power of the explosive was equivalent to around 30-40 kilos of TNT.A suicide bomber in North Ossetia
The Ministry of the Interior of North Ossetia says that the explosion next to a control post near the Ingush-North Ossetian border was caused by a suicide bomber, reports Interfax.As a result of the incident, security was reinforced at all objects of the Ministry of the Interior.Two policemen were injured and one died in the explosion.Earthquake in Georgia
An earthquake measuring 3.5?took place in Georgia on the evening of the 16th of August. The center of it was in the village of Sabue in the Kvarelsky region. According to the Kvarelsky administration?nobody was injured, reports Trend.North Ossetia spends 1.5 million on preventing forest fires
1.5 million roubles were given to North Ossetia from the federal budget for preventing forest fires.1500 men and 106 pieces of firefighting equipment are ready to stop fires. 15 towns, 6 industrial sites and 38 camping sites have been taken under control.Measures to protect populated areas are also being taken.16.08.2010Earthquake in Iran
On Thursday evening an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 occurred in the north-eastern Iranian province of Northern Horasan, reports the Fars agency. The epicentre is located in the Raz region, 80 km north-east of the town of Bojnurd. There are no reports of casualties or damage.President Medvedev will have a meeting in Dagestan, concerning the republic's development
President Dmitri Medvedev will hold a meeting concerning the social-economic development of Dagestan on Wednesday, RIA Novosti reports.A new social-economic development strategy is being worked out, and Dagestani projects will be included in this strategy.Ramadan starts with helping victims of fire in Russia
Today, the 11th of August, marks the start of?the Muslim month of fast and prayer, RIA Novosti reports.Ramadan is one of the 5 crucial events for a Muslim. Fasting during Ramadan is obligatory for all Muslims, helping to strengthen faith and self-discipline. From dawn to dust they do not eat food, try not to swear and keep their soul away from bad thoughts.Azerbaijan donates money to Pakistan
Azerbaijan is going to donate 1 million dollars to Pakistan to help recover after the flooding there. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan? says that this money will go to a charity to help victims of the flooding, reports Trend.The strongest flooding in 80 years has already affected 12 million people. Thousands of houses have been destroyed and in some regions whole towns have been swept away by the currents. Several million people need food and clothes.10.08.10The army is involved in extinguishing the fire in Georgia's Ahaltsihskiy region.
More than 200 soldiers are involved in?extinguishing fire in Ahaltsihskiy region, reports Georgia Online. Hundreds of fire brigades, volunteers and 3 helicopters are struggling to put the fire out, after stopping its spread.The fires have been caused by abnormally high temperatures. Georgia hasn't seen rain for well over a month.Moscow authorities send children and elderly to resorts
Due to the heat and the difficult ecological situation the?Moscow authorities are sending more than 1,500 elderly people and?10,000 children to resorts in the Krasnodarskiy region, Ukraine and Bulgaria said Mayor of Moscow Yuri Luzhkov, reports RIA Novosti.During his meeting with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin he outlined the situation and named the resorts to which various groups will be sent.10.08.10Children of victims of fire will rest in Georgia
The union of Georgians of Russia has organized trips for 50 children whose families have fallen victim to the forest fires that have been sweeping the country, according to the president of the union, Mikhail Kubutia, reports Interfax .The union noted that the idea for this action came from Anna Reahvishvilly, a student at the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and leader of the organization "Iverians - the future generation of Georgia"10.08.10Turkey sends firefighting helicopters to Russia
Turkey has sent two helicopters to stop fires in Russia. During a telephone conversation between the Russian and Turkish premiers, Recep Tayip Erdogan expressed his condolences concerning forest fires in Russia and stated that Turkey is ready to help Russia in extinguishing fires, reports TRT.Azerbaijani Emergency Ministry on 24-hour fire alert
Azerbaijan's Emergency Ministry is on a 24-hour alert due to the dangers of fires, reports Turan. Along with the security service, the ministry is using helicopters to watch the forest for outbreaks of blazes.Explosive device found in Mahachkala outskirts
Bomb experts defused and then destroyed an explosive device found on Monday in the outskirts of Mahachkala, the capital of Dagestan, reports RIA Novosti. The improved device was the equivalant of 10 kilos of TNT.Voluntary fire brigades formed in southern regions of Russia.
Voluntary brigades are being formed in an number of southern regions of Russia, reports yuga.ru. The press service of Belorechensk (Krasnodarski region) says that such teams will be patrolling forests and will be equipped with spades, fire extinguishers and a communication device. According to Interfax, the volunteer groups have been organized in the towns and villages of Tarki, Kyahulay, Alburkent, and Leninkent. Also special measures are taken to clear dry vegetation from inhabited areas.Russian diaspora to help victims of wildfire
Russia’s Civic Chamber has started coordinating efforts to help people who suffered from the wildfires raging across the country. The Civic Chamber and the Sberbank bank have opened a fund. " Your help is crucial for us, and it will reach every victim,” a statement said. The press service of the Moscow regional branch of the all-Russian Azerbaijan center said their organization is going to lend assistance. Armenian has also decided to launch a campaign to help the victims of the fires, reports Novosti-Armenia.
