RSOE EDIS: Azerbaijan - Snow Storm - 2010.01.03

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2010-01-03 14:45:19 - Snow Storm - Azerbaijan EDIS CODE: SS-20100103-24415-AZE Date & Time: 2010-01-03 14:45:19 [UTC] Area: Azerbaijan, , Southeastern area, Damage level: Heavy (Level 3) Not confirmed information! Description: A howling winter storm barreled through the southern and southeastern Azerbaijan, hitting the residential settlements with fierce winds. The far-reaching storm system stretched from Lerik to Yardimli, snapping electric power and telephone poles, and leaving some parts of southeastern regions of Lenkeran, Masalli and Astara without electricity, said Habil Malikov and Etibar Ferrukhov, Deputies of Lerik and Yardimli Local Executive Authorities. They are also chairmen of local commission for emergency situations. Strong wind also threw away attics of several houses, including schools and public buildings. Besides, fierce wind triggered fire in Birkandul forest 40km off Lerik. ?Locals and fire-fighters are struggling to put out the rapidly ripping through fire. Fire has not been extinguished yet. Lerik hydrometeorological center said that wind speed is 45 m/s and weather is colder than normal. The emergency forces of the both regions have been mobilized to eliminate the damage and aftermath of storm. Posted:2010-01-03 14:45:19 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu