The agency reports that from February 7 to 9, avalanches and snow drifts are expected in the mountainous regions of the country due to fallen and upcoming precipitation. In addition, icy conditions and snow buildup may occur on the roads.
Dangerous road sections include:
- the Bishkek — Osh route: kilometers 121-138 (Tоо-Ashuu Pass), kilometers 198-255 (Ala-Bel Pass, Chychkan Gorge);
- the Ala-Buka — Kanysh-Kyya route: kilometers 65-101 (Chapchyma Pass);
- the Krasnaya Gorka — Ak-Tash route: kilometers 0-3;
- the Myrza-Ake — Kara-Kuldja — Alaykuu route: kilometers 65-110;
- the Karakol — Enilchek route: kilometers 45-90 (Chon-Ashuu Pass).
The Ministry of Emergency Situations strongly recommends maintaining a distance of 500 meters between vehicles when passing through avalanche-prone areas.
