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Mongolia reported a higher number of drowning deaths during holidays of the traditional Naadam Festival, official data showed on Thursday.
According to the National Police Agency (NPA) of Mongolia, at least 25 people, including six children, were killed in water-related accidents across the country in six days.
During the July 11-16 period, swimming under the influence of alcohol and leaving children unsupervised were the leading causes of such accidents, the agency said.
As of Thursday, water levels in major rivers, including Orkhon, Selenge, Ider, Tamir, Baidrag, Tuin and Ongi, have surpassed warning levels by 20 cm to 120 cm due to heavy rainfall since last weekend, said the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring, urging people to stay away from flooded rivers to prevent possible accidents.
In 2024, a total of 77 people, including 14 children, were killed in water-related accidents in Mongolia.
Published Date:2025-07-18