Azerbaijan creating Zayamchay reservoir

The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has started work on the creation of the Zayamchay reservoir, Report informs.

A feasibility study is being developed for this purpose, design estimates are being prepared.

The new reservoir is being created on the basis of the order “On additional measures to ensure the efficient use of water resources” signed by President Ilham Aliyev dated July 27, 2020. The order envisages the creation of the Alijanchay, Gudyalchay, Velvelichay, Garachay, Gusarchay, Aghsuchay, Turyanchay, Yengijay and Vilyashchay reservoirs.