The majority of avalanches occurred in GBAO. Photo: Internet The press service of the Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defense under the Government of Tajikistan reported that “on February 21, 2023, 41 cases of avalanches and 1 case of mudflow were recorded in our country.” It was reported that 38 avalanches were recorded only […]
The majority of avalanches occurred in GBAO.
Photo: InternetThe press service of the Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defense under the Government of Tajikistan reported that “on February 21, 2023, 41 cases of avalanches and 1 case of mudflow were recorded in our country.”
It was reported that 38 avalanches were recorded only on the rural roads of the Rushan district in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region.
According to the Committee for Emergency Situations, the avalanches continue due to the warming in recent days and heavy snowfall.
It was reported that there are no casualties or destruction as a result of the avalanches and mudflows.
According to the country’s hydrometeorological agency, the threat of avalanches, mudflows, rockfalls, and landslides will remain until February 23.