Mongolia issues warnings for heavy snow, blizzards-Xinhua - 新华网

ULAN BATOR, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia's National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring on Thursday issued warnings of heavy snowfall and blizzards expected to reduce visibility and create hazardous road conditions in several parts of the country.

Heavy snow and blizzards began affecting the western provinces of Khovd and Bayan-Ulgii on Thursday, the agency said, adding that from Friday, similar conditions are expected in the western provinces of Zavkhan and Uvs.

Meanwhile, the northern provinces of Khuvsgul and Bulgan, as well as the central provinces of Arkhangai and Tuv, are also forecast to experience heavy snowfall and blizzards from Friday.

Unsettled weather conditions are expected to persist in these areas over the next 10 days.

The snowfall and blizzards are forecast to reach hazardous weather levels in the affected regions. Authorities have urged the public, particularly drivers and herders, to avoid unnecessary long-distance travel and remain alert to potential weather-related hazards.

Mongolia has a harsh continental climate, with strong winds, dust storms and snowstorms occurring throughout the year. ■