According to the press service of the regional administration, the main cause of the emergency was the arbitrary blockage of irrigation networks. This prevented the normal outflow of water.
It is noted that unauthorized structures such as parking lots, garages, and roads have seriously affected the operation of the previously continuously functioning irrigation system. Previously, these networks effectively performed the task of draining water and preventing floods in the area, but the situation changed due to the city's development and illegal construction.
It is emphasized that the capital's drainage system was originally designed for 20 millimeters of precipitation per day. The rain that fell over two hours yesterday brought 12 millimeters of precipitation, which normally should not have caused any problems. However, because the irrigation networks were blocked, the water could not drain away, resulting in flooding.
It is reported that a new master plan has been developed to adapt the city's drainage system to heavier rainfall. The new system is designed to handle up to 36 millimeters of rainwater per day and is aimed at preventing such situations in the future.
Currently, special equipment is working at the incident site. Restoration and expansion of the irrigation networks are underway, and the construction of new networks is planned to improve drainage and prevent floods.
