Storm Warning: Snow Avalanches May Occur on Mountain Roads from February 11-13

Анна Федорова Ecology
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From February 11 to 13, precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan and on the highways, which may trigger snow avalanches, as well as create snow drifts and ice.

According to Kyrgyzhydromet, avalanche-prone areas are located on the following routes:

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

- 45-112 km of the Ala-Buka—Kanysh-Kiya highway (Chapchyma pass);

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

- 55-115 km of the Myrza-Ake—Kara-Kulja—Alaikuu highway;

- 97-98 km of the Sary-Tash—Daroot-Korgon—Karamyk highway;

- 292-305 km of the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway (Dolon pass);

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

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