March 16 • 05:03, 2026
Rockfalls recorded on the roadways of the RA
On March 15, at 20:58, an emergency call was received to Syunik Regional Operative Management Center that a rockfall had occurred on Sisian–Ltsen roadway and that rescuers' assistance was needed.
One fire unit from the Fire and Rescue Squad of the Regional Rescue Department of the Rescue Service of the MIA of RA dispatched to the scene.
It turned out that a rockfall (approximately 1 cubic meter) had occurred at the 34th kilometer of Sisian–Ltsen roadway, as a result of which the road became passable in one direction only.
Rescuers removed the fallen rocks from the roadway and the traffic flow was restored.
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On March 16, at 06:21, an emergency call was received to Ararat Regional Operative Management Center that a rockfall had occurred on Yerevan–Meghri roadway, near Zangakatun village.
One fire unit from the Fire and Rescue Squad of the Regional Rescue Department of the Rescue Service of the MIA of RA dispatched to the scene.
It turned out that a rockfall (approximately 3–4 cubic meters) had occurred at the 81st kilometer of Yerevan–Meghri roadway, as a result of which the road became passable in one direction only.
Rescuers removed the fallen rocks from the roadway and the traffic flow was restored.