Technogenic incidents in Azerbaijan decreased by 21 percent

INCIDENT14.05.2026
Technogenic incidents in Azerbaijan decreased by 21 percent

During the first quarter of 2026, 99 natural incidents were recorded in the territory of the republic, with no casualties or injuries reported.

elchi reports that this was noted in the statistical data of the Ministry of Emergency Situations regarding natural and technogenic incidents.

During the first quarter of this year, 3,227 technogenic incidents were recorded in the territory of the republic, which is 878 incidents or 21% less compared to the first quarter of 2025.

Also, as a result of technogenic incidents, 15 people died and 86 people were injured, which is 5 people or 25% less in terms of deaths compared to the first quarter of 2025, and 1 person or 1% more in terms of injuries.

9 people were rescued and 183 people were evacuated by the ministry’s rescuers.