The Dushanbe–Chanak highway, connecting Dushanbe to Uzbekistan, has been temporarily closed following a series of snow avalanches in Varzob district, the local branch of Innovative Road Solutions (IRS) LTD, a British Virgin Islands-registered company, which has operated the toll on this 354-kilometer highway since April1, 2010, reported.
According to the company, nine avalanches descended onto the roadway, posing a serious threat to traffic safety. Road maintenance crews began clearing the affected sections immediately after the incident.
Cleanup operations are currently underway. If weather conditions remain favorable, traffic is expected to resume within two to three hours.
“Drivers are asked to plan their trips taking this information into account,” the company said in a statement.
Meanwhile, meteorologists are warning of unstable weather conditions. February 2026 in Tajikistan is expected to be warmer than average, with temperatures in most regions exceeding the climatic norm by 1–2 degrees.
An official source within the national Agency for Hydrometeorology (Hydromet) told Asia-Plus that precipitation levels are forecast to be near or above normal. Strong winds and fog are possible in some areas.
In the Sughd province, average monthly air temperatures are expected to remain within the climatic norm, locally about 1 degree higher. Temperatures in lowland areas will range from 2°C to 4°C, while mountainous areas will see temperatures between −3 and −5°C.
Throughout the month, temperatures will fluctuate. In lowland areas, nighttime temperatures will range from −3°C — –2°C to 1°C–6°C, with daytime temperatures between 2°C –7°C and 8°C –13°C. In mountainous regions, nighttime temperatures are expected to range from −4°C –1°C to −5°C –10°C, while daytime temperatures will vary from −3°C –2°C to +3°C – +8°C.
