Snowstorm in Shirak region; some of the highways are closed
On 14 December, as of 19:30 the highways of the RA are mainly passable. However Bavra checkpoint, Vardenyats Pass, Talin-Masaru, Tsilkar-Spitak, Gyumri-Amasia and Gyumri-Bavra highways are closed.
Dilijan, Tigranashen (Kyarki) turns, Jajur-Lusaghbyur, Sotk-Karvachar, Vanadzor-Gyumri, Berd-Tchambarak, Mastara-Lanjik, Alagyaz-Tsilkar, as well as almost all the highways of Artik and Akhuryan districts and Kotayk region are difficult to pass.
Some parts of Saravan-Zanger Highway are covered with black ice.
Precipitations in the form of snow are available in Tavush, Aragatsotn, Ararat, Lori, Kotayk, Armavir, Gegharkunik regions, as well as in Jermuk City of Vayots Dzor Region, Yelpin curves, Goris Town of Syunik Region and in Sisian-Zangezur Highway.
Snowstorm is available across Shirak Region.
According to the information received from the Emergency Department of Georgia’s Interior Ministry Stepantsminda-Lars highway is closed for all types of vehicles.