Mudflows in the mountainous regions of Tajikistan on July 29-31, and a dust storm in the Khatlon region, DRS and Dushanbe

On July 29-31, 2023, in a number of western regions of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, the Sughd Region and subordinate regions of the republic, local mudflows continue to descend, the CoES of the Republic of Tajikistan reports.

On July 29, 2023, a dust storm is expected in most districts of Khatlon region, districts of republican subordination and on the territory of the city of Dushanbe due to increased wind, atmospheric air pollution with suspended solids (dust), 10 microns (Pm-10) and 2.5 microns in size is predicted (Rm-2.5).

In this regard, the Committee, reiterating its appeal to the residents and guests of the country, recommends to be careful when moving through passes and mountain roads, when collecting medicinal herbs, firewood, fishing and hunting, to wear masks when a dust storm intensifies, to carry out wet cleaning at least two or three times .

Addressing the residents of the foothill and mountainous regions, the CoES strongly recommends to be careful when grazing livestock on pastures located near water bodies.

In addition, the Committee, in order to avoid the consequences of mudflows, urges the population to carry out work to clear mudflows, rivers, sais, canals and other water bodies located near or on the territory of their places of residence.

source: avesta.tj