Yerevan Battles Torrential Rains
Yesterday, a Facebook user filmed a video showing how the capital is dealing with torrential rains. The video depicted an underpass near the “Seasons” restaurant on Mashtots Avenue, where a temporary barrier had been placed to prevent rainwater from accumulating.
The barrier hindered pedestrian movement in the area. It also did not account for the fact that people with disabilities could not access the underpass either.
Unlike other underpasses in the city, this particular area lacks specialized drainage systems.
Torrential rains in the capital have caused significant problems in recent months. Several cars have been stranded on the streets, and various buildings have had to pump out rainwater using pumps. This time, to avoid such issues, the Yerevan Municipality indicated that special actions would be taken in all administrative districts.