Uzbekistan Warns of Avalanches and Mudslides in Mountains

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Meteorologists in Uzbekistan have issued warnings about potential avalanche hazards, accumulation of rainwater, and mudflows in the mountainous areas of several regions.

From 26 to 30 March, precipitation and sharp temperature fluctuations are expected, increasing the likelihood of mudflows and flash floods. The affected areas include:

Kashkadarya Region: Yakkabag, Dehkanabad, Chirakchi, Kitab, Shahrisabz, Kamashi, and Guzar districts.

Surkhandarya Region: Sariosiyo, Uzun, Altynsay, Denau, Baysun, Sherabad, Shurchi, Kumkurgan, and Muzrabot districts.

Samarkand Region: Urgut, Samarkand, Bulungur, Nurabad, Koshrabat, Kattakurgan, Payariq, Jomboy, and Ishtikhan districts.

Navoi Region: Khatirchi, Navbahor, Nurata, Kanimekh, and Karmana districts.

Jizzakh Region: Zaamin, Bahmal, Gallaorol, Sharaf-Rashidov, Farish, and Yangiyabad districts.

Tashkent Region: Akhangaran, Bostanlyk, Parkent, Pskent, Urtachirchik, Yukorichirchik districts, and the cities of Angren and Almalyk.

Namangan Region: Pap, Kosansay, Chartak, Chust, Namangan, and Yangikurgan districts.

Ferghana Region: Sokh, Shahimardan, Fergana, and Besharik districts.

Andijan Region: Andijan, Asak, Jalakuduk, Kurgantepa, Pakhtaabad, Izboskan, Khodjaabad, Markhamat districts, and the city of Khanabad.

Authorities urge residents, tourists, and drivers in mountainous areas to exercise caution, avoid hazardous routes, and closely monitor updated weather forecasts.