Drivers warned about the possible occurrence of avalanches on mountain roads

From February 11 to 13, precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, leading to a high risk of avalanches and snowdrifts. The press service of the Ministry of Transport noted that icy conditions and deteriorating road conditions may occur on certain sections of the roads.

Among the dangerous sections of the routes are:

Bishkek - Osh: km 121–138 (Tuu-Ashuu Pass); km 198–255 (Chychkan Gorge, Ala-Bel Pass);
Suusamyr - Talas - Taraz: km 1–14 (Otmok Pass);
Myza-Ake - Kara-Kuldja - Alaykuu: km 55–115;
Ala-Buka - Kanysh-Kiya: km 45–112 (Chapchyma Pass);
Krasnaya Gorka - Akhtash: km 0–3;
Sary-Tash - Daroot-Korgon - Karamyk: km 97–98;
Bishkek - Naryn - Torugart: km 292–305 (Dolon Pass);
Aral - Min-Kush: km 1–14;
Balikchy - Kazarman - Jalal-Abad: km 326–349 (Kok-Art Pass);
Karakol - Enilchek: km 45–90 (Chon-Ashuu Pass).

Drivers are strongly advised to maintain a safe distance of at least 500 meters between vehicles, take current weather conditions into account, and, if possible, avoid traveling on mountain routes unless absolutely necessary.

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