Yrdyk | |
Mouth Coordinates: | 42.5594°N 78.2392°W |
Subdivision Type1: | Country |
Length: | 28km (17miles) |
Discharge1 Avg: | 1.32m3/s |
Discharge1 Max: | 5.72m3/s |
Basin Size: | 300km2 |
Tributaries Left: | Kyzyl-Jar |
The Yrdyk (ky|Ырдык, ru|Ырдык) is a river in Jeti-Ögüz District of Issyk-Kul Region of Kyrgyzstan. It rises on north slopes of Teskey Ala-Too Range and flows into lake Issyk-Kul. The length of the river is 28km (17miles) and the basin area 300lk=inNaNlk=in.It is fed by majorly snow and ice meltwater (85%) and rains (15%). Average annual discharge is 1.32m3/s. The maximum flow is 5.72m3/s in June, and the minimum - 0.29m3/s in February.[1] The flood flows may reach 30m3/s. Several breakthrough-prone lakes including Akkel, Karakel and Jashylkel are located in the basin of Yrdyk posing a risk of floods and mudflows. [2] Yrdyk village is located near the river.