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On October 27, the president signed resolution PP-387 on regulating the use of reservoirs. Entrepreneurs organizing tourism services at water bodies and adjacent territories will, until October 1, 2029, pay property and land tax at a 50% rate and receive a 120-day deferral of customs payments. In return, mandatory safety and environmental requirements are being introduced.
Otabek YusupovOn October 20, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on improving the emergency response system and the safety of reservoirs. The plans include reducing rescuers' arrival time, reorganizing 25 fire and rescue units, creating the 'Madad' center, expanding rescue services at reservoirs, and benefits for the tourism business.
Sevara AzamovaThe Environment Agency declared a severe drought in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East and West Sussex after a record-hot summer and the driest April–September in more than a century. Key reservoirs Wimbleball and Ardingly are only 14.9% and 19.4% full. According to the minister, more than 80% of England is in drought status, affecting around 50 million people; hosepipe bans are in force.
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