UzHydromet Issues Urgent Hydrometeorological Warning

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Center of Hydrometeorological Service of Uzbekistan has issued an urgent weather advisory for 16–17 February due to expected precipitation.

According to the service, mudflows and flash floods are possible in foothill and mountainous areas during this period.

Regions at potential risk include:

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

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

Samarkand Region: Urgut, Samarkand, Bulungur, Nurabad, Koshrabad, Kattakurgan, Payarik, Jomboy, and Ishtikhan districts

Navoiy Region: Khatirchi, Navbahor, Nurata, Kanimekh, and Karmana districts

Jizzakh Region: Zaamin, Bahmal, Gallyaaral, Sharaf Rashidov, Farish, and Yangiyab districts

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

Namangan Region: Pap, Kosonsoy, Chartak, Chust, Namangan, and Yangikurgan districts

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

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

Residents of foothill and mountainous areas, tourists, and drivers planning trips to mountain zones are advised to exercise heightened caution.

The warning also notes that in some areas, accumulation of rainwater may lead to localized flooding.