Bishkek Residents Brace for Utility Cuts During Intense Heatwave – Urgent Updates
August 28, 2024
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan is facing a challenging day as scheduled disruptions to essential utilities – gas, electricity, and water – coincide with a scorching heatwave. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 35°C (95°F), amplifying the impact on residents and businesses across the city. This breaking news situation requires careful attention, and archyde.com is committed to providing the latest updates.
Widespread Utility Disruptions: A District-by-District Breakdown
Authorities have announced a series of planned outages to facilitate maintenance and repairs. The disruptions, detailed below, will affect numerous districts throughout the day. Residents are urged to prepare accordingly and conserve resources where possible.
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Isakeev & Auezov Streets (segments)
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM: “Gorodok of Builders”, 12
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM: Gogol & Toktogula Streets (segments)
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM: “Kara-Zhigach” residential area (Isakeeva, Kozhoyar, Kemin streets)
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Bokombaeva, Moscow, Chokmorova, Abdrakhmanova, Tynystanova Streets & “Ak-Bata” residential area (k-Bata-9, Ak-Bata-10)
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Tynystanova Street, 189, Aitmatova Avenue (segment), Lumuma Street, 145, Shevchenko Lane & Kurenkeeva, Shevchenko, Minatalieva Streets (segments)
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Rustaveli, Baltagulova, 3rd line, Altymyshev Streets (segments)
- 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Toktonalieva Street (segment) & Nizhnyaya Ala-Archa village (Karasuysky lane, collective farm, new street)
- 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Villages of Mramornoye (Novaya, Ak-Chiy, Yubileynaya, Severnaya, Molodezhnaya, Urozhaynaya, Yuzhnaya, 70 let Oktyabrya, Tselinnaya, Koltsevaya, Tendik, MTF, Sary-Bulak, Berezovaya, Tsentralnaya, Ala-Archa, Zhetigen) & Ozernoye (Aulskaya, Leskhoznaya, Zelenaya, Frunze, Molodezhnaya, Balykchi, Central, Shrosyanaya, New, Factory, Pond, School, Frunze, satellite, Birdik, Yershebulov, Kyyal-Akchi) & Salkin housing estate (Vostochny Streets, Niet, Rakhat)
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Area bounded by Chokmorov, Abdrakhmanov, Kievskaya, Shopokov, Ibraimov Streets & Chui Prospect
- 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM: 10th microdistrict, areas limited by Masalieva, Aitmatov Avenue, Abdrakhmanova, Sadyrbaeva Streets, Avenues to Masaliev, Aitmatov, Toktonalieva Streets, Gleysserer, Jal-29 microdistrict, school number 95.
Beyond the Outages: A Day of Significance for Kyrgyzstan
August 28th isn’t just a day of utility challenges; it’s also the birthday of several prominent Kyrgyz figures. This year marks the 49th birthday of Ulan Niyazbekov, the current Minister of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. Also celebrating a birthday is Bakyt Tenisishev, a Member of Parliament in the Zhogorku Kenesh, turning 38.
Looking back, this date also holds historical significance. We remember Alexander Krivoshchekov, an Honored Teacher of the Kyrgyz SSR, born on August 28, 1882. His dedication to education and local history left a lasting legacy. Similarly, we commemorate the birth of Gennady Zenkov (1924), a renowned linguist and Honored Teacher, whose work significantly advanced the study of the Russian language. The literary world also acknowledges the birthday of Asanbek Stamov (1938), a celebrated Kyrgyz writer and cultural figure. Today, we also remember Mayramkan Yusupov, Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, who passed away on this day in 2015, leaving behind a rich contribution to Kyrgyz art and culture.
These individuals, spanning different eras and fields, represent the rich tapestry of Kyrgyz history and culture. Recognizing their contributions provides a valuable context to the day’s events, reminding us of the enduring spirit of the nation even amidst present challenges.
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