DUSHANBE, 22.02.2023 (NIAT Khovar) – On February 21, 41 snow avalanches descended in Tajikistan.

Avalanches continue due to warming and heavy snowfall. Country roads are temporarily closed.

As a result of avalanches and mudflows, there are no casualties or destruction.

According to the country’s Hydrometeorology Agency, the threat of avalanches, mudflows, rockfalls and landslides will remain until February 23.

In this regard, the Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defense requests citizens to limit their movement without urgent need along mountain roads, to refrain from agricultural work, grazing, harvesting firewood, hunting and fishing in mountainous areas.