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11/10/2025, 15:23The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic will use modern technologies to prevent mudslides and floods. This was reported by the press service of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
The Ministry, in collaboration with the WFP and with the support of Switzerland, is launching a new training programme for EMERCOM employees. Specialists will take a course on disaster risk reduction and geospatial mapping of hazardous areas. The programme is aimed at the practical use of modern technologies for forecasting natural hazards and managing resources.
From 10 to 18 November 2025, EMERCOM employees will undergo a specialised course on disaster reduction and geospatial mapping of hazards, aimed at the practical application of modern technologies for forecasting natural resources.
The training includes the use of the InSAR satellite method to identify changes in the Earth's surface and modelling of flood and mudflow forecasts. These tools will help specialists identify risk areas in advance and improve the effectiveness of early warning systems.
The programme continues a series of training courses that began in 2023-2024 and strengthens the Ministry's capacity to monitor and prevent natural disasters.
Kyrgyzstan remains one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the region, with floods and mudslides accounting for about 40% of all emergencies. In 2024 alone, the damage caused by these events amounted to $14.5 million.
