Storm Warning: Snow Avalanches May Occur on the Ala-Bel and Chon-Ashuu Passes from January 27 to 29

Сергей Мацера Ecology
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According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, from January 27 to 29, precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions of the country, which may lead to various adverse phenomena. In particular, on certain sections of the highways, there is a possibility of snow avalanches, as well as the formation of snow drifts, snow cover, and ice.

Specialists warn that avalanches may occur on the sections of the Bishkek—Osh highway between kilometers 198-255 (in the area of the Ala-Bel pass and the Chychkan gorge), as well as on kilometers 45-90 of the Karakol—Enilchek highway (Chong-Ashuu pass).

In this regard, the Ministry of Emergency Situations strongly recommends that drivers maintain a distance of 500 meters between vehicles on the specified sections of the roads.
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