Uzbekistan's hydrometeorological service has issued a warning that heavy rains from June 23 to 27 may trigger mudslides and flash floods in the country's foothill and mountainous areas.

According to Uzgidromet Director Sherzodkhuja Khabibullakhuja, the following regions are at risk: Kashkadarya region (Yakkabag, Dekhkanabad, Chirakchi, Kitab, Shakhrisabz, Kamashi, Guzar districts).

Surkhandarya region: Saryasiya, Uzun, Altynsay, Denau, Baysun, Sherabad, Shurchi, Kumkurgan, Muzrabat districts. Samarkand region: Urgut, Samarkand, Bulungur, Nurabad, Koshrabad, Kattakurgan, Payaryk, Jambay, Ishtikhan districts.

Navoi region: Khatyrchi, Navbakhor, Nurata, Kanimekh, Karmana districts. Jizzakh region: Zaamin, Bakhmal, Gallaorol, Sharof Rashidov, Farish, Yangiabad districts.

Tashkent region: Akhangaran, Bostanlyk, Parkent, Pskent, Urtachirchik, Yukorichirchik districts, and the cities of Angren and Almalyk. Namangan region: Pap, Kasansay, Chartak, Chust, Namangan, Yangikurgan districts.

Fergana region: Sokh, Shakhimardan, Fergana, Besharyk districts. Andijan region: Andijan, Asaka, Jalakuduk, Kurgan-tepa, Pakhtaabad, Izbaskan, Khodjaabad, Markhamat districts and the city of Khanabad.

These areas may experience mudflows and accumulation of rainwater, leading to flooding. Residents of mountainous and foothill areas, vacationers, and drivers heading to mountain regions are advised to take precautions and avoid hazardous sections.

Source: podrobno.uz