As a result of washing of molybdenum deposits in the north-western part of the Mehri region of Armenia, considerable toxic substances are discharged into the Araz River.The statement came from head of the department of the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of ANAS, Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Professor Musa Mammadov.According to him, the Araz River is polluted through the Oxchuchay River flowing through the Gafan administrative region of Armenia:
“The Kura River joins the Araz River near Sabirabad and is enriched with other harmful elements. This pollution also has a significant impact on the health of our people and our economy. Armenians are committing the same disaster in the upper reaches of the Agstafachay and Hasansu rivers.