Storm Warning: Snow Avalanches Expected in Mountain Areas Until March 5

Евгения Комарова Ecology
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From February 28 to March 5, precipitation is forecasted in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, which may lead to snow avalanches, the formation of snow drifts, snow cover, and ice.

The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reports that avalanche-prone areas are located on the following roads:

- from 121 to 138 km of the Bishkek—Osh road (Töö-Ashuu pass) and from 198 to 265 km (Ala-Bel pass, Chychkan gorge);

- from 55 to 115 km of the Myrza-Ake—Kara-Kulja—Alayku road;

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

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

- from 292 to 305 km of the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart road (Dolon pass);

- from 201 to 205, 260 to 290, and 326 to 249 km of the Balikchy—Kazarmin—Jalal-Abad road (Kok-Art pass);

- from 45 to 90 km of the Karakol—Enilchek road (Chong-Ashuu pass).

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