Storm Warning Issued in Kyrgyzstan: Avalanches Expected in the Mountains

Ирина Орлонская Incidents
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The Emergency Situations Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced a high risk of avalanches from January 29 to 31. This is due to recent and expected precipitation, which has increased the load on snow masses in mountainous regions.

According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, there is an especially high risk of avalanches and snow drifts on several important sections of highways:


It is also reported that the road surface will be slippery, there is a possibility of ice, and movement may be restricted in certain areas.

Rescue services strongly recommend that drivers maintain a distance of at least 500 meters between vehicles and exercise caution in mountainous areas.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations reminds that in worsening weather conditions, it is better to refrain from traveling to mountainous areas unless absolutely necessary.
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