Uzbekistan's Hydrometeorological Service (Uzgidromet) has issued a warning about potential mudslides and floods in the country's mountainous and foothill areas from April 10 to 12 due to heavy rainfall. The alert covers numerous districts in the Kashkadarya, Surkhandarya, Samarkand, Navoi, Jizzakh, Tashkent, Namangan, Fergana, and Andijan regions, as well as the cities of Angren, Almalyk, and Khanabad.

According to the detailed warning, high-risk areas include districts such as Yakkabag, Dehkanabad, Chirakchi, Kitab, Shahrisabz, Kamashi, and Guzar in Kashkadarya; Sariosiyo, Uzun, Altynsay, Denov, Boysun, Sherabad, Shurchi, Kumkurgan, and Muzrabat in Surkhandarya; Urgut, Samarkand, Bulungur, Nurobod, Koshrabot, Kattakurgan, Payarik, Jomboy, and Ishtikhon in Samarkand region.

The alert extends to Khatyrchi, Navbahor, Nurota, Konimekh, and Karmana districts in Navoi region; Zaamin, Bakhmal, Gallaaral, Sharaf Rashidov, Farish, and Yangiabad in Jizzakh region; Akhangaran, Bostanlyk, Parkent, Piskent, Urtachirchik, and Yukorichirchik districts, plus Angren and Almalyk cities in Tashkent region.

In Namangan region, Pap, Kosonsoy, Chartak, Chust, Namangan, and Yangikurgan districts are at risk; in Fergana region, Sokh, Shahimardan, Fergana, and Besharik districts; and in Andijan region, Andijan, Asaka, Jalalkuduk, Kurgantepa, Pakhtaabad, Izboskan, Khojaabad, and Marhamat districts, along with Khanabad city.

Uzgidromet has urged residents of foothill and mountainous areas, tourists, and drivers to exercise caution. Accumulation of rainwater in some districts may lead to localized flooding. Experts advise reconsidering travel and outdoor plans during this period to ensure safety.

Source: kun.uz