Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Rainfall expected on 4–5 November could trigger mudflows, floods and inundation in foothill and mountain areas across nine regions of Uzbekistan, the country’s hydrometeorological service, UzHydromet, has warned.
In Kashkadarya region, the risk covers Yakkabag, Dehkanabad, Chirakchi, Kitab, Shakhrisabz, Kamashi and Guzar districts.
In Surkhandarya region, the warning applies to Saryasiya, Uzun, Altynsay, Denau, Baysun, Sherabad, Shurchi, Kumkurgan and Muzrabad districts.
In Samarkand region, the areas at risk include Urgut, Samarkand, Bulungur, Nurabad, Koshrabad, Kattakurgan, Payarik, Jambay and Ishtikhan districts.
In Navoi region, possible hazards have been forecast in Khatyrchi, Navbahor, Nurata, Kanimekh and Karmana districts.
In Jizzakh region, the warning covers Zaamin, Bakhmal, Gallyaaral, Sharaf-Rashidov, Farish and Yangiyabad districts.
In Tashkent region, the risk of mudflows and flooding remains in Akhangaran, Bostanlyk, Parkent, Pskent, Urtachirchik and Yukorichirchik districts, as well as in the cities of Angren and Almalyk.
In Namangan region, the districts at risk are Pap, Kasansay, Chartak, Chust, Namangan and Yangikurgan. In Ferghana region, the warning applies to Sokh, Shakhimardan, Ferghana and Besharyk districts.
In Andijan region, possible hazards have been forecast in Andijan, Asaka, Jalakuduk, Kurgantepa, Pakhtaabad, Izboskan, Khojaabad and Marhamat districts, as well as in the city of Khanabad.
UzHydromet has urged residents of foothill and mountain areas, holidaymakers and drivers travelling through mountainous terrain to take precautions.
Rainwater may also accumulate in some areas, potentially causing localised inundation.
