2023 Ulaanbaatar floods
Heavy rainfall in July 2023 resulted in severe flooding across Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Background
[edit]Continuous heavy rainfal in the Mongolia's capital city resulted in the overflowing of Tuul River and Selbe River which cross the city.[1] The flood damaged a dam along the Selve River, causing it to flood along its river bank.[2] On 25 July 2023, flood warning was issued by the city government.[3]
Impact
[edit]More than 20,000 residents of Ulaanbaatar were displaced and subsequently evaculated to safe places.[1] The flood flooded basement of apartments and traped cars. Electricity was also cut in some buildings in the capital.[4] Several people were killed during the disaster.[5]
Response
[edit]The Government of Mongolia declared a state of high alert for Ulaanbaatar, citing the rain was the heaviest in the past 50 years. Mongolian Ground Force and civil defense were deployed for rescue efforts. UNICEF and Mongolian Red Cross Society distributed various humanitarian aids to the flood victims.[1] The Ulaanbaatar City Council donated apartments to the families of the deceased or left homeless.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Bordoni, Linda (12 July 2023). "Floods displace over 20,000 people in Mongolian capital". Vatican News. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ B., Anktuya (6 July 2023). "Mongolian capital hit by flash flooding". News.mn. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ B., Ganchimeg (24 July 2023). "Weather Warning: Flood Alert". Mongolian National News Agency. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Hundreds flee homes after flooding in Mongolia capital". Phys.org. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ a b Lkhaajav, Bolor (29 August 2023). "The Hidden Cause Behind Mongolia's Deadly Summer Floods". The Diplomat. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
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