Water-related accidents kill 70 in Mongolia this year

26/8/2025 16:02

A total of 70 people have been killed in water-related accidents across Mongolia since the beginning of 2025, the country's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said Tuesday.



Among the dead people, 50 were adults and 20 were children, said a statement from NEMA.



Water-related accidents in Mongolia happen more often during summer and vacation seasons due to a dramatically increasing number of people who travel to the countryside, said the NEMA.



The agency urged people to stay away from flooding rivers to prevent possible accidents.



In 2024, a total of 77 people, including 14 children, were killed in water-related accidents in Mongolia, according to the agency.