Flood risk in Azerbaijan

Some rivers in Azerbaijan may burst their banks as the snow starts to melt, said Asif Verdiyev, Chief Hydrologist of the National Department for Hydrometeorology of the Ministry for Ecology and Natural Resources, Trend reports.

The highest risk is in rivers of the Greater Caucasus. The water level at River Kura will depend on snow volumes in Georgia.

The snow layer in Azerbaijan this year exceeds the previous year’s, especially in the Balakentsky, Zagatalsky and Gakhsky Districts, where it reaches a meter.

The Dashkesansky District has a snow layer of 40-60 cm, the Gedabeysky District has 20-40 cm.