Federal Division of International Affairs
Bern, June 4, 2024 – Heavy rains precipitated flooding in northern Armenia, which injured a number of individuals and precipitated vital harm. In some locations, the lots of water and dust that have been virtually two meters excessive destroyed many buildings and infrastructure. On the request of the Armenian authorities, Switzerland is sending consultants from the Swiss Humanitarian Support Corps to the devastated areas. They’ll, amongst different issues, test the soundness of bridges and different infrastructure. Switzerland units a most of 500,000 francs for native help.
Heavy rains in northern Armenia led to flooding, killing individuals and inflicting vital harm in some locations. Greater than 400 individuals needed to be evacuated, and numerous infrastructure was broken or destroyed – particularly roads and bridges in addition to fuel and water pipes. In some villages, buildings collapsed and the mud and water rose virtually two meters. Given the dimensions of the catastrophe, the Armenian authorities requested help, notably from civil engineering consultants, by the EU Civil Safety Mechanism (UCPM).
Switzerland responded instantly and supplied acceptable help. After the Armenian authorities accepted the supply, the Swiss Company for Improvement and Cooperation (SDC) is now sending members of the Swiss Humanitarian Support Corps (SHA). The workforce of seven engineering and static consultants flew from Switzerland to Armenia yesterday night. It can assist Armenian authorities test the soundness of broken bridges and different destroyed infrastructure.
The SDC has already been deployed in Armenia and the South Caucasus. It’s now offering as much as 500,000 francs to supply emergency support within the affected areas, that are among the many most deprived areas within the nation. Switzerland can be monitoring the flood state of affairs in Europe and particularly in neighboring international locations. It is able to present help in international locations that request help.
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