Almaty mayor inspects mud slide incident scene
Akim (mayor) of Almaty city Yerbolat Dossayev arrived at the scene of a mud slide which occurred in Medeu district of Almaty city at night on February 8, Kazinform News Agency reports.
According to the city mayor’s office, Yerbolat Dossayev inspected the buildings damaged by the mud avalanche and held an emergency meeting regarding the search and rescue operation.
“Key priority,” Dossayev said, “is the search and rescue operation underway. It is necessary to ensure all search and rescue crews work around the clock to find people who are reportedly trapped inside the houses damaged by the mud avalanche.”
Neighbors confirmed that a family of four resided in the house buried by the mud slide. A special group to investigate the causes of the mud slide has been formed.
The mud slide reportedly occurred in Medeu district of Almaty city at night on February 8 due to waterlogged soil.
