Flood risk was declared in 9 regions

Between May 9 and 11, Uzbekistan will experience a flood event, as informed by the Director of Uzgidromet, Sherzodhoja Habibullayev.

During May 9-11, intermittent rainfall is expected throughout the Republic, with some areas experiencing heavy rain and possible thunderstorms. Wind speeds may reach 15-20 m/s, accompanied by dust in certain areas.

Due to anticipated heavy rainfall between May 9-12, the mountainous regions of the republic, including:

• Kashkadarya region: Yakkabog, Dehqonobod, Chiroqchi, Kitob, Shahrisabz, Qamashi, Guzor districts;
• Surkhandarya region: Sariosia, Uzun, Oltinsoy, Denov, Boysun, Sherobod, Shorchi, Qumqorgon, Muzrobot districts;
• Samarkand region: Urgut, Samarkand, Bulungur, Nurobod, Qoshrobot, Kattaqorgon, Payariq, Jomboy, Ishtikhon districts;
• Navoi region: Khatirchi, Navbahor, Nurota, Konimekh, and Karmana districts;
• Jizzakh region: Zomin, Bakhmal, Gallaorol, Sharof Rashidov, Forish, Yangiobod districts;
• Tashkent region: Ohangaron, Bostonliq, Parkent, Piskent, Ortachirchiq, Yuqorichirchiq districts, and Angren, Olmaliq cities;
• Namangan region: Pop, Kosonsoy, Chortoq, Chust, Namangan, Yangiqorgon districts;
• Fergana region: Sokh, Shohimardon, Fergana, and Beshariq districts;
• Andijan region: Andijan, Asaka, Jalaquduq, Qorgontepa, Pakhtaobod, Izboskan, Khojaobod, Marhamat districts, and Khonobod city may experience floods.

The message urges residents, tourists, and drivers in these areas to take precautionary measures.

Additionally, there is a risk of rainwater accumulation across the Republic, potentially leading to flooding in various areas.