Avalanche on the Bishkek–Osh Highway: Cleanup Operations Underway

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A snow avalanche occurred on the Bishkek-Osh highway: Cleanup work has begun.

Today, February 12, at 11:50, a snow avalanche descended at the 246th kilometer of the road, in the Chychkan gorge of the Toktogul district, leading to traffic restrictions.

According to preliminary information, there are no casualties.

A grader from road service No. 23 has been dispatched to the scene, and cleanup work is currently underway.

For drivers and passengers, the Ministry of Emergency Situations has organized a warming station at the 271st kilometer of the Bishkek-Osh highway, where citizens are offered hot tea and warm blankets.

Earlier, Kyrgyzhydromet confirmed the existence of a storm warning regarding the possibility of avalanches on mountain roads from February 11 to 13.
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