Uzbekistan Flash Flood Alert: Uzhydromet Warns Travelers

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Center for Hydrometeorological Services of Uzbekistan (Uzhydromet) issued an emergency weather directive on June 12, warning of imminent flash floods and mudslides across nine regions from June 13 to 15.

The multi-day hazard is driven by forecasts of heavy, localized torrential downpours in high-altitude zones. According to the state meteorological service, the volatile weather matrix threatens to trigger severe mudflows, sudden mountain torrents, and rapid water accumulation in low-lying areas.

The high-alert advisory encompasses critical foothill and mountainous terrains within the following regions:

Southern & Western Zones: Kashkadarya, Surkhandarya, Samarkand, and Navoi.

Central & Northern Zones: Jizzakh and Tashkent.

Fergana Valley: Namangan, Fergana, and Andijan.

"The highest level of risk remains concentrated in alpine and foothill ecosystems," Uzhydromet stated in its official emergency bulletin. "In these sectors, rapid stormwater accumulation can trigger an immediate and aggressive rise in riverbed water levels."

Beyond the primary mountain torrent hazards, meteorologists noted that intense downpours pose an secondary risk of localized inundation and flash flooding in adjacent low-lying fields and domestic terrains if local infrastructure drainage capacities are overwhelmed.

The timing of the weather alert intersects heavily with seasonal regional tourism. Consequently, state officials have directed strict safety protocols toward the public, commercial transit operators, and recreational travelers.

Drivers navigating mountain passes are strongly urged to cross-reference real-time radar data, adapt their speeds, and avoid vulnerable transit corridors. Holidaymakers and local residents in the impacted districts have been explicitly advised to steer clear of riverbeds, active streams, and low-lying pathways susceptible to sudden inundation while planning outdoor activities.