Kyrgyzstan: KGZ: Pluvial/Flash Flood - 05-2026 - Mudflows in Jalal-Abad and Osh
Country: Kyrgyzstan
Sources: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Kyrgyzstan Red Crescent
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Description
On the night of 24–25 May 2026, heavy rainfall triggered mudflows and flash floods in Osh and Jalal-Abad Oblasts in southern Kyrgyzstan. A state of emergency was declared in Manas city (Jalal-Abad Oblast) on 25 May at 04:00. No fatalities have been reported. Cleanup and recovery operations are ongoing in both oblasts.
Osh Oblast
A total of 15 mudflows were recorded across the oblast, affecting 313 residential buildings:
7 social infrastructure facilities damaged (3 schools, 1 kindergarten, 2 first-aid posts, 1 hospital)
1 mosque yard and 1 store basement flooded
7 outbuildings collapsed or destroyed
Livestock losses: 25 small ruminants, 1 calf, 11 chickens
19.7 hectares of cropland flooded
4 vehicles damaged (3 cars, 1 truck)
Jalal-Abad Oblast — Manas City
On the night of 24–25 May at approximately 23:40, torrential rain caused mudflows that flooded residential areas and infrastructure in Manas city. A state of emergency was declared at 04:00 on 25 May. As of 17:00 on 26 May:
40 residential buildings affected
8 multi-story buildings: basements and yards flooded
6 social facilities: Medical College (basement), Oblast Library (yard), JAMU Dormitory (yard), School No. 4 (yard), Driving School (yard), Kindergarten No. 1 (yard)
Planned Actions (RCSK)
Assessment of needs and damage in affected areas
Distribution of humanitarian aid
Psychosocial support (PSS) for affected families
Coordination with the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic at regional level
Request For Assistance
Government Requests International Assistance
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NS Requests International Assistance
-
Information Bulletin Published
No
Actions taken by National Society
General
Relief/Supply distribution
Summary
For Manas city: 40 hygiene kits distributed. 8 families received additional relief items (2 mattresses and 2 blankets each).
Actions taken by others
Osh Oblast: MES KR deployed 45 rescuers, 5 special vehicles and 10 motor pumps. Civil defense mobilized 20 personnel and 6 units of equipment. All affected roads cleared and reopened. Debris removal operations ongoing. Jalal-Abad Oblast (Manas city): State of emergency declared on 25 May at 04:00. 84 MES rescuers, 1 fire truck and 4 motor pumps deployed. 139 municipal workers with 2 excavators, 1 loader, 2 water pumping vehicles, 2 trucks and 2 buses mobilized. 52 community volunteers assisted in cleanup. Water pumped out from 8 residential yards. Total mobilized: 275 people, 18 units of equipment. ...