BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 26. Flood protection
works are set to begin in Shukurbeili village of Azerbaijan’s
Jabrayil district, Trend reports.
Under the project, flood protection measures will be implemented
for a residential area designed for 1,042 families, with the first
phase covering 635 households. The planned works include the
construction of a drainage network, retaining walls, bridges, and a
stormwater sewer system.
The Social Development Fund of Forced Displaced Persons of the
Republic of Azerbaijan has already launched the relevant procedures
for the implementation of the project. According to the fund, the
total cost of the works is estimated at 7.14 million manat ($4.20
million).
Shukurbeili village faces high flood risk due to its location,
where post-conflict reconstruction efforts are underway. The
region, situated in the Lesser Caucasus, is prone to sudden floods
and mudflows from mountain rivers. The Azerbaijani government is
implementing flood-resilient infrastructure to protect Jabrayil
from floodwaters originating from nearby mountains and valleys.
Azerbaijan exhibits a high flood risk, particularly in lowland
areas like Aran, where major rivers can overflow. The ongoing
reconstruction incorporates disaster risk reduction and resilient
city planning, reflecting the region's natural hazards, with
engineering works aimed at reducing vulnerability for returning
residents.
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