Uzbekistan’s national hydrometeorological service, Uzgidromet, warned on 13 November that flash floods and mudflows could occur across eight provinces because of expected heavy rain. In an urgent bulletin, the agency said mudflows were possible in foothill and mountain areas, while rainwater may accumulate and inundate streets, residential areas and other low-lying locations. The warning covers Qashqadaryo, Surxondaryo, Samarqand, Jizzax, Tashkent, Namangan, Farg‘ona and Andijon provinces, with specialists urging residents, holidaymakers and drivers to take precautions.
Key Takeaways: Uzgidromet has flagged flood and mudflow risks in eight Uzbek provinces for 13 November. The alert applies to foothill and mountain districts as well as selected cities and low-lying areas. Authorities and the public are advised to monitor official updates and avoid unnecessary travel in affected zones.
Such warnings are closely watched in Uzbekistan’s mountain and foothill regions during the autumn rainy season, when intense rainfall can rapidly swell rivers, streams and temporary watercourses. Saturated soil, rising water levels and drainage problems in low-lying areas can increase the likelihood of flash flooding. The bulletin is part of an early-warning effort intended to inform residents, improve readiness among local authorities and emergency services, and reduce risks to people, roads and infrastructure.
The alert names specific districts at risk. In Qashqadaryo, they include Yakkabog‘, Dehqonobod, Chiroqchi, Kitob, Shahrisabz, Qamashi and G‘uzor. In Surxondaryo, the list covers Sariosiyo, Uzun, Oltinsoy, Denov, Boysun, Sherobod, Sho‘rchi, Qumqo‘rg‘on and Muzrabot. In Samarqand, it includes Urgut, Samarqand, Bulung‘ur, Nurobod, Qo‘shrabot, Kattaqo‘rg‘on, Payariq, Jomboy and Ishtixon. In Jizzax, the districts are Zomin, Baxmal, G‘allaorol, Sharof Rashidov, Forish and Yangiobod.
In Tashkent province, the warning covers Ohangaron, Bo‘stonliq, Parkent, Piskent, O‘rta Chirchiq and Yuqori Chirchiq districts, as well as the cities of Angren and Olmaliq. In Namangan, it lists Pop, Kosonsoy, Chortoq, Chust, Namangan and Yangiqo‘rg‘on; in Farg‘ona, So‘x, Shohimardon, Farg‘ona and Beshariq; and in Andijon, Andijon, Asaka, Jalaquduq, Qo‘rg‘ontepa, Paxtaobod, Izboskan, Xo‘jaobod and Marhamat districts, plus the city of Xonabod.
Uzgidromet specialists urged people living in foothill and mountain areas, holidaymakers and drivers travelling through these routes to take precautionary measures. The agency also warned that rainwater accumulation could inundate streets, residential areas and other low-lying locations. Further updates are expected from Uzgidromet and local official bodies; residents are advised to follow official alerts, avoid dangerous areas and stay away from flood and mudflow channels.
Source: kun.uz