Heavy rains triggered catastrophic mudflows in southern Kyrgyzstan's Osh region, leaving two dead and three missing, local authorities reported. The disaster swept through bustling markets and rural villages, forcing residents to flee to rooftops as the Ak-Buura River overflowed its banks.
📸 Dramatic footage showed flooded streets littered with debris, submerged cars, and vendors scrambling to salvage goods. Five villages in Osh Oblast were inundated overnight, with rescue teams battling harsh conditions to locate survivors.
🌧️ Experts link the disaster to extreme weather patterns, raising concerns about climate resilience in Central Asia. 'This happened so fast—we barely had time to react,' one resident told local media. The Kyrgyz emergency ministry has deployed helicopters and relief supplies to the region.
💡 Why it matters: As climate change intensifies, mountainous regions like Kyrgyzstan face growing risks from natural disasters. Stay tuned for updates as rescue operations continue.
