Avalanches in Tajikistan blocked mountain roads

Heavy snowfalls and avalanches have caused temporary closure of several mountain roads in Tajikistan, damaged several houses and caused the death of a truck driver.

According to the Committee for Emergency Situations of Tajikistan, due to the high avalanche danger in some Tajikistan regions were temporarily closed mountain roads Dushanbe-Chanak, Dushanbe-Khorog and Murghab-Khorog.

Avalanche on the Dushanbe-Chanak road connecting the capital of Tajikistan with the north parts of the country killed the driver of the KAMAZ truck Nurali Boboyev, whose car was swept into the canyon.

Drivers and passengers of more than 50 vehicles were blocked on the mountain road due to a series of avalanches. People are cut off by the avalanches far away from populated areas, which greatly complicate rescue operations and providing necessary assistance.

Road and emergency services as well as special equipment for clearing the debris caused by the snow avalanches and heavy snowfalls were immediately sent to the damaged areas.

Roofs of 70 houses, the Palace of Culture and local hospital in the Khatlon region in the south part of Tajikistan were also damaged by the snow and gusty wind.

According to the weather forecasts, severe weather conditions and high avalanche threat level will continue until February 26.