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CulturePublished: 29 July 2026 at 19:49

Talsu Museum and Dam in Dursupe Damaged by Heavy Rains

A week after heavy rains, a dam in Dursupe, Talsu municipality, was washed away, and the Talsu Museum experienced an emergency situation; impact on cultural heritage remains unclear.

Foto: LSM Kultūra

Last week's heavy rains have caused damage in the Talsu municipality. In Dursupe, a dam was washed away, raising concerns about the safety of the surrounding area. Simultaneously, the Talsu Museum faced an emergency situation, as it houses significant cultural and historical heritage.

Currently, the extent of the flood damage is being assessed. It remains unclear how these events will affect the preservation of the museum's collection and cultural heritage protection. Experts note that moisture and water can seriously endanger archival materials and museum exhibits.

Local authorities are working to stabilize the situation, but precise information about the scale of the damage has not yet been released. Cleanup efforts will take time, and more details are expected in the coming days regarding how this emergency will impact the museum's operations and the infrastructure in Dursupe.

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