On April 16 of the current year, precipitation in the form of rain is expected across the republic, with heavy rainfall in some districts of republican subordination and in the foothill areas of the Khatlon region. In mountainous areas at elevations above 2500 meters, precipitation will fall as snow.
On April 15, due to the influx of suspended particles (dust haze), a decrease in daytime air temperature by 8-10 degrees Celsius is forecast in valley and foothill areas. In some regions, strengthening of the western wind up to 15-20 m/s is expected.
On April 15 and 16, a dust storm and haze coming from the southwest and northwest are expected. In southern cities and districts of the Khatlon region, in districts of republican subordination, and in the city of Dushanbe, as well as on April 17 and 18 in the northern and central cities and districts of the Sughd region, an increase in air pollution levels is expected due to suspended particles (dust), PM10, and PM2.5 particles.
From April 16 to 18, due to precipitation in foothill and mountainous areas of the districts of republican subordination, the Khatlon region, and in some places in the western part of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, localized mudflows are expected. In addition, on April 16 and 17, water levels are expected to rise in the Vakhsh, Yakhsu, and Kyzylsu (southern) rivers, as well as in rivers flowing from the southern slopes of the Gissar Range.
Residents of the republic are advised to take precautionary measures under these adverse weather conditions.
