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Storm Warning: Snow Avalanches and Icy Conditions Expected in Mountain Areas and on Roads

Ирэн Орлонская • • Ecology
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From January 19 to 21, adverse weather conditions are expected in Kyrgyzstan, caused by strong winds and precipitation. Snow avalanches are forecasted, as well as the formation of snow drifts and ice in mountainous areas, as well as on the following sections of highways:

- Bishkek—Osh (section 121-138 km, Töö-Ashuu Pass);

- 198-255 km (Ala-Bel Pass, Chychkan Gorge);

- Ala-Buka—Kanysh-Kyya (section 68-74 km);

- 86-101 km (Chapchyma Pass);

- Krasnaya Gorka—Ak-Tash (0-3 km);

- Myrza-Ake—Kara-Kulja—Alaikuu (section 65-110 km);

- Karakol—Enilchek (section 45-90 km, Chon-Ashuu Pass);

- Balikchy—Kazarmin—Jalal-Abad (section 326-349 km, Kok-Art Pass).

When traveling through avalanche-prone sections of highways, it is recommended to strictly maintain a distance of 500 meters between vehicles.
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