The key facts

  • About 100 units of special equipment are spraying water on the streets of Tashkent, according to the capital's khokimiyat
  • Fountains and irrigation systems are being launched simultaneously to increase humidity
  • The goal is to settle dust, reduce dustiness and improve the city's microclimate

Street watering as a measure against dust

The capital's administration reported that measures are being taken in Tashkent to improve the city's microclimate: about 100 units of special equipment are spraying water on the streets. This is reported by UzNews.uz citing the khokimiyat; the same information is reported in Uzbek and Russian by Zamon.uz.

What exactly is being done and why

According to the khokimiyat, regular moistening of road surfaces helps settle dust and reduce its rise into the air. At the same time, fountains and irrigation systems are being launched in the city, which helps increase humidity on the streets. Watering, irrigation and the operation of fountains combined, the administration notes, serve to reduce the amount of dust in the air and improve the urban environment.

Who is affected

The measures concern the everyday environment of the capital's residents: according to the khokimiyat, the set of measures is aimed at reducing street dustiness and creating more comfortable conditions for city dwellers. Sources describe what is happening as ongoing work rather than an announcement of future decisions; the publications do not provide data on how long the watering will continue or how its effect is being assessed.