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Landslide activates in north Azerbaijan

02 March 2010 [17:39] - TODAY.AZ
Landslide has activated in Gusar region of Azerbaijan.
The landslide covers an area of 10,000 square meters, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.

The landslide came down in mid-March 2009 in the village of Urva of Gusar region, as a result of rainfall on Feb. 22, and activated, creating a serious threat to the houses located in the nearby territory.

Presently, the relevant government bodies are making necessary arrangements.

Gusar is located 200 km north of Baku.


/Trend News/


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