Emergency regime introduced in Kyrgyzstan’s Osh over mudflow

An emergency regime has been introduced in Osh city of Kyrgyzstan as a result of mudflows, the press service of the country's Ministry of Emergency Situations said, Kabar reports. 

The regime was introduced to eliminate the consequences of debris flows and to take other operational measures.

According to preliminary data, flood waters washed away four people from one family - a 44-year old woman and her three daughters.

Rescuers of the Emergency Situations Ministry are working at the site.

Search and rescue operations are underway.

In addition, about 500 people have been evacuated to a safe place.