STRONG WIND AND HAIL DAMAGE SOWN AREAS IN SEVERAL VILLAGES
OF TALIN REGION
26-05-2008 23:00:00 | Armenia | Economy
YEREVAN, MAY 26, NOYAN TAPAN. A strong wind and hail at
about 3:30 pm on May 26 damaged sown areas and orchards in
several villages of Talin region (Aragatsotn marz). Hailstones
reached 7 mm in diameter in the villages of Katnaghbyur,
Davtashen, Shgharshik and Garanahovit. The wind uprooted huge
walnut and apricot trees and blew down many roofs in the Ashnak
village.
The regional administration set up a commission to assess
the amount of damage. In all likelihood the information on
damage will be provided to the regional governor on May 27.