Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Territorial commissions are being created in the regions of the republic to reduce threats and protect the population from snow avalanches.

State bodies, within their competence, take the necessary measures to eliminate the danger. In particular:

Uzhydromet:

- Together with the Ministry of Emergency Situations prepares information on settlements, objects in areas at risk of avalanches, landslides, farms, whose residents are subject to temporary resettlement or permanent resettlement from hazardous areas.

Council of Ministers of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, khokimiyats of regions and the city of Tashkent:

- in areas prone to avalanches and avalanche phenomena, temporary and, as necessary, gradual relocation of residents to safe places for permanent residence is carried out.

Ministry of Emergency Situations:

- provides an enhanced mode of operation of search and rescue units and operational groups during the period of avalanche danger.

Ministry of the Interior:

- ensures the safe movement of the population and vehicles on the Kamchik section of the A-373 highway, the Takhtakoracha, Langar passes and other important transport communications.

Highways Committee:

- carries out engineering and protective measures to ensure the safe movement of the population and vehicles on the section of the Kamchik pass of the A-373 highway and in other important transport infrastructures.

Uzbekistan temir yullari:

- when the movement of vehicles is restricted due to dangerous processes in the Kamchik section, it organizes the transportation of citizens on the way along the Angren-Pop route.