Armenia`s minister of territorial administration, UNICEF rep discuss disaster risk reduction 

ArmInfo. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia David Khudatyan discussed measures aimed at reducing disaster risks at a meeting with  a delegation led by the representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in the country Christina Weigand.

As reported by the press service of the Ministry, in this regard,  Khudatyan emphasized the importance of the work carried out in the  communities in this direction and the ongoing cooperation established  between the Ministry of Territorial Administration and UNICEF.

The Minister also noted the importance of the areas in which the Armenian government is already interacting with UNICEF and expressed readiness to continue joint work within the framework of the next five-year program.

On May 26, 2024, a flood occurred in the north of Armenia caused by heavy rainfall, torrential rain and the overflow of the Debed and Aghstev rivers, which led to significant destruction of infrastructure and the death of 4 people. The disaster damaged roads, bridges and railways. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia, 429 people were rescued and evacuated from various settlements in the Lori and Tavush regions.