A meeting has been held at the Baku City Executive Power with the participation of heads of the city's communal services to address the impact of recent weather conditions in the capital.
According to information provided by the Press Service of the Baku City Executive Power to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the meeting, chaired by Mayor Eldar Azizov, focused on the work carried out over the past three days to eliminate the consequences of heavy rainfall. Discussions centered on strengthening ongoing efforts and taking operative measures regarding flooded yards and private houses, with specific instructions issued to relevant departments.
The efforts carried out in the Nizami, Khazar, and Sabunchu districts to mitigate the effects of the rain were assessed positively. However, it was noted that measures taken in several other districts remained insufficient. Monitoring results revealed that the areas most affected by the rainfall were informal settlements (shanty houses) built illegally without adhering to construction standards. It was emphasized that the heads of District Executive Powers bear personal responsibility for addressing the consequences in these specific areas.
The meeting also concluded with a decision to hold a large-scale city-wide internal cleanup day (imeclik) on March 30 to improve the capital's sanitation and appearance. Furthermore, the joint activities of the city's communal and economic entities, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency were commended for their coordination during the emergency response.
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, frequently undergoes infrastructure assessments to manage seasonal precipitation. The city's Executive Power regularly coordinates with state agencies to modernize drainage systems and ensure the safety of residents in low-lying areas. These efforts are part of a broader urban development strategy aimed at enhancing the resilience of the capital's communal infrastructure against extreme weather events.
