The Yrdyk (, ) 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 and the basin area . It is fed by majorly snow and ice meltwater (85%) and rains (15%). Average annual discharge is . The maximum flow is in June, and the minimum - in February. The flood flows may reach . Several breakthrough-prone lakes including Akkel, Karakel and Jashylkel are located in the basin of Yrdyk posing a risk of floods and mudflows. Yrdyk village is located near the river.
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