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Uzhydromet forecasts morning rain in the Tashkent and Syrdarya regions and the Fergana Valley on October 29, 2026, with rain turning to snow in the mountains and fog in places. In Tashkent, no precipitation during the day, with temperatures up to 20 degrees Celsius.
Aziz KarimovSpecialists from the Hydrometeorological Research Institute and the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change named the causes of seasonal air pollution in Tashkent: weakening winds, temperature inversions, anticyclones, and a precipitation deficit. A specialized atmospheric laboratory center has been established to identify pollution sources.
Otabek YusupovAt an airfield near Tashkent, young engineers launched CanSat-format mini-satellites assembled at the Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent. The competition was part of the fifth international seminar organized by Uzcosmos, ICESCO and the university; the Nebula team won.
Otabek YusupovAccording to the IQAir platform, on October 28 Tashkent took first place in the ranking of the world's major cities for air pollution: the air quality index (AQI US) at 17:57 local time was 185 — the 'Unhealthy' category. Jakarta, Bishkek, Dubai and other cities trailed behind.
Aziz KarimovOn October 26, the air quality index exceeded 100 in six of the eight major cities of the region: Tashkent — 157, Bishkek — 160. Specialists of the Hydrometeorological Institute attribute the spike to a cold anticyclone, temperature inversion and natural dust, emphasizing that against the backdrop of annual dynamics this is a short-term phenomenon.
Javlon TursunovThe State Security Service of Uzbekistan reported the discovery of two illegal printing houses: in the Buvayda district of the Fergana region and in the Yangihayot district of Tashkent. Tens of thousands of counterfeit books, equipment, and a large batch of pyrotechnics were seized.
Otabek YusupovMIA and State Security Service officers carried out a series of operations in Tashkent's Yangihayot and Almazar districts: three people were detained selling 672 units of the drug Regapen for $4,000, and two brothers were caught making drugs in an old wedding hall. Criminal cases have been opened.
Aziz KarimovDuring joint operations in Tashkent and Fergana Region, law enforcement agencies stopped three cases of illegal drug trafficking. More than 5 kilograms of hashish and hashish oil were seized, and three suspects were detained, including an employee of an online drug store and individuals involved in smuggling from a neighboring country. Criminal cases have been opened in all instances.
Sevara AzamovaJSC Toshkent shahar magistral elektr tarmoqlari announced the modernization of ten substations in Tashkent: the capacity of power transformers has been increased or is planned to be increased at these facilities. The total additional volume is 333.2 MVA. The goal is to improve the reliability of power supply and the grids' ability to withstand loads.
Aziz KarimovThe Bureau of Enforcement is selling a two-story building with a warehouse in the Yakkasaray district via E-auksion. The starting price is 8 billion soums, with the auction scheduled for November 23. The lot is being sold under a court ruling, and a restriction has been placed on the building.
Aziz KarimovEight months after the death of traffic police inspector Khosilbek Eshnazarov, who was struck by a schoolboy driving a BMW in Tashkent, Daryo.uz published recollections from his parents and sister. The family spoke about the last phone call, the son's dreams, and the fact that the state took the family under its care, provided housing, and the inspector was posthumously awarded the Jasorat medal.
Sevara AzamovaThe Ecology Committee reported that on October 28, air quality in Tashkent is expected to be at the 'red' level according to the international AQI index. Sensitive groups are advised not to go outside in the evening and at night, and to wear a mask when going out.
Otabek YusupovOn October 28, the Central Asian International Educational Forum began in Tashkent: it is attended by representatives of more than 40 countries, about 500 university heads, and over a thousand experts. In his address to participants, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called education an investment in the future of the youth and set the goal of turning the region into a unified intellectual space.
Javlon TursunovOn November 17, 2026, another Central Asian Aviation Summit will take place in Tashkent with the support of the Ministry of Transport and the Civil Aviation Agency of Uzbekistan. The program covers airline and airport development, flight safety, financing and aircraft leasing, digitalization, and AI. Participation by IATA, Amadeus, Emirates, and other companies is expected.
Otabek YusupovAt night on October 28 on Bunyodkor street in the Chilanzar district of Tashkent, a driver born in 2005 lost control of his Lacetti and crashed into a tree. The injured man was taken to a hospital; the Road Traffic Safety Department is conducting pre-investigation procedures.
Javlon TursunovOn October 25, in a private house in Tashkent's Mirzo-Ulugbek district, where construction and repair work was underway, six people died of carbon monoxide poisoning, and two were hospitalized in critical condition. The Prosecutor General's Office reported that the boiler in the basement did not meet safety requirements, and the connection to the gas network was made without technical specifications. A criminal case has been opened.
Aziz KarimovState Security Service and Tashkent police officers detained a student born in 2008 at a capital university who had been trading cryptocurrency on the Bitget exchange without a license since December 2025. The turnover amounted to 64,715 USDT; he also sold virtual numbers via Telegram.
Aziz KarimovThe capital's khokimiyat reported that about 100 units of special equipment have been deployed to settle dust and increase humidity on the streets of Tashkent. Fountains and irrigation systems are being launched at the same time. The measures are aimed at improving the city's microclimate and creating more comfortable conditions for residents.
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