Uzhydromet warns of potential floods and mudflows in mountainous regions

Uzhydromet has issued an urgent warning regarding potential mudflow and flood events in Uzbekistan's foothill and mountainous regions due to expected rainfall from April 13 to 18.

The following areas are at risk:

Kashkadarya Region: Yakkabog District, Dehqonobod District, Chiroqchi District, Kitob District, Shahrisabz District, Qamashi District, and Guzar District.

Surkhandarya Region: Sariosiyo District, Uzun District, Oltinsoy District, Denov District, Boysun District, Sherobod District, Shorchi District, Kumkurgan District, and Muzrobot District.

Samarkand Region: Urgut District, Samarkand District, Bulungur District, Nurabad District, Koshrabot District, Kattakurgan District, Payarik District, Jomboy District, and Ishtikhon District.

Navoi Region: Khatirchi District, Navbahor District, Nurota District, Konimex District, and Karmana District.

Jizzakh Region: Zomin District, Bakhmal District, Gallaorol District, Sharof Rashidov District, Forish District, and Yangiabad District.

Tashkent Region: Ohangaron District, Bustonlik District, Parkent District, Piskent District, Urta Chirchik District, Yukori Chirchik District, and the cities of Angren and Almalyk.

Namangan Region: Pop District, Kosonsoy District, Chartak District, Chust District, Namangan District, and Yangiqurgan District.

Fergana Region: Sokh District, Shahimardan District, Fergana District, and Besharik District.

Andijan Region: Andijan District, Asaka District, Jalakuduk District, Qorgontepa District, Pahtaabad District, Izboskan District, Khojaabad District, and Marhamat District, as well as the city of Khanabad.

Residents of foothill and mountainous areas, visitors, and drivers traveling in these regions are advised to exercise caution.

There is a likelihood of accumulated rainwater in parts of the country, which may lead to flooding in those areas.