Avalanche risk declared in six regions of Uzbekistan

Authorities have issued an avalanche risk warning for the regions of Kashkadarya, Samarkand, Jizzakh, Tashkent, Namangan, and Surkhandarya.

Photo: Kun.uz

According to UzHydromet, this risk is linked to expected precipitation and temperature fluctuations between March 20 and 25.

Affected areas:

Kashkadarya region: Dehkanabad, Kitab, Kamashi, and Shakhrisabz districts
Surkhandarya region: Boysun, Kumkurgan, Sariosiyo, and Uzun districts
Samarkand region: Nurobod, Koshrobod, Samarkand, and Urgut districts
Jizzakh region: Bakhmal and Zomin districts
Tashkent region: Bostanlyk, Ohangaron, and Parkent districts (Chimgan mountain range)
Namangan region: Pop district

Residents of mountainous areas, tourists, and drivers traveling through these regions are urged to take precautionary measures.