Weather alert: Snow avalanches expected on roads of Kyrgyzstan

Snow avalanches are expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.

According to the Hydrometeorological Service, due to the predicted precipitation from February 21 to February 22, avalanches, snow drifts, packed snow and ice are expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan.

Avalanches are expected on the following road sections:

• From the 55^th to the 115^th kilometer of Myrza-Ake — Kara-Kuldzha — Alaiku highway;
• From the 292^nd to the 305^th kilometer of Bishkek — Naryn — Torugart highway, on Dolon pass and on the 353-357th kilometers, on Kyzyl-Bel pass;
• From the 42^nd to the 44^th and from the 60^th to the 94^th kilometers of Kazarman — Ak-Tal — Chat road, on Kara-Goo pass and on Iyri-Suu section;
• From the 45^th to the 90^th kilometer of Karakol — Enilchek road, on Chon-Ashuu pass;
• From the 52^nd to the 68^th kilometer of Barskoon — Ak-Shyirak road, on Sook pass.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations warns that the roads are slippery due to icing. When driving through avalanche-prone areas, it is necessary to strictly keep a distance of 500 meters between vehicles.