Storm Warning: Avalanche Risk Expected in Mountain Areas on February 8-9

Сергей Гармаш Ecology
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According to the forecast, due to the precipitation that has already fallen and is expected in the coming days, on February 8-9, snow avalanches, snow drifts, snow buildup, and ice formation are predicted in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan and on the highways.

Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Service informs that avalanches may occur on the following sections of the highways:

- on the 121-138 km of the Bishkek—Osh road (Töö-Ashuu pass) and on the 198-255 km (Ala-Bel pass, Chychkan gorge);

- on the 65-110 km of the Ala-Buka—Kanysh-Kiya route;

- on the 0-3 km of the Krasnaya Gorka—Ak-Tash road;

- on the 65-110 km of the Myrza-Ake—Kara-Kulja—Alaikuu highway;

- on the 45-90 km of the Karakol—Enilchek route (Chong-Ashuu pass).

When traveling through avalanche-prone areas, drivers are strongly advised to maintain a distance of at least 500 meters between vehicles.
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