The number of avalanche victims in GBAO reached 17 people

According to the hydrometeorology agency, the danger of avalanches and snowfall remains until February 19.

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The Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defense under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan reported on February 16 that as a result of an avalanche in the city of Khorog, 4 residential houses were completely damaged, 35 houses were partially damaged, and 5 economic facilities were affected.

According to the country’s Committee for Emergency Situations, 13 people died as a result of the avalanche in Khorog, 1 in the Shugnan district, two in the Vanj district, and one on the 65 km highway from Dushanbe to Varzob.

In total, 17 people have died as a result of avalanches in the country, and the search for two students from the Ishkashim district continues.

According to the hydrometeorology agency of Tajikistan, from February 17 to 19, 2023, due to the continuous influx of moist air masses from the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean, Black, and Caspian Seas, unstable weather conditions will persist in the country.

The population is urged not to go fishing or hunting, to refrain from grazing livestock in the pastures during these days, and not to use mountain roads.