Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defence: “To prevent flood damage, clear mudflow channels and water passages in advance”

On 24 September 2026, according to the Hydrometeorology Agency of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of Tajikistan, local mudflows are forecast from 23 to 25 September in certain foothill and mountain districts under republican jurisdiction and in Sughd Region, as well as in the western districts of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region. The Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defence advised residents to avoid fishing, hunting, collecting firewood and medicinal herbs, and grazing livestock during these days. Drivers were also told to observe traffic rules strictly on mountain roads and in mudflow-prone areas, keep a safe distance between vehicles, and move to a safe place if water levels rise or other warning signs appear. In an emergency, citizens may call 112 or use the mobile app “SOS”. The notice says that following safety rules and preparing in advance can help reduce the impact of natural disasters and protect lives.