STEPANAKERT. – President Arayik Harutyunyan on Monday morning convened an extended working consultation dedicated to the problems caused by the unprecedented snowfall in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in recent days.

Mayor Davit Sargsyan presented the respective situation in the capital Stepanakert, as well as the related problems and the measures being taken to resolve them, the press office of the Artsakh President informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

According to the mayor, the city authorities are doing their best to carry out the snow removal effectively.

Sargsyan added that after a two-day break, Stepanakert's public transport has resumed normal operations since Monday morning.

The President, for his part, made a special reference to education, noting that the start of classes in Artsakh’s schools should be postponed if necessary.

Also, the head of state gave instructions to several officials in charge.

In addition, Harutyunyan stressed that the snowfall-related situation in Artsakh can be overcome only by joint efforts.