On May 21, a tragic incident occurred in the town of Gyumri (Avan district) where four people lost their lives and 35 others were injured as a result of a tornado. The country has declared a national emergency situation, which was announced on Thursday. It’s important to note that the number of injured individuals may rise, as only those who sought medical assistance have been accounted for.

Based on information from the Associated Press, the tornado caused certain buildings in the city to collapse and the local hospital sustained significant damage, forcing the injured to be transferred to other medical facilities. The U.S. National Weather Service has received more than 20 reports about the tornado, with the majority originating from Avan.

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