In Uzbekistan, more than 625 billion sums were spent on protection against mudslides and floods

In Uzbekistan, more than 625 billion sums were allocated for mudflow and flood protection measures

Over the past five years, engineering works were carried out in Uzbekistan to protect 373 water bodies from mudflows and floods. More than 625 billion sums were allocated for these purposes. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the implemented measures increased the level of protection for more than 130 thousand residents.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that work was carried out on rivers, canals, streams, and other water bodies. As part of these efforts, riverbanks were reinforced and protective structures were erected.

Over the five years, specialists performed 19.8 million cubic meters of earthworks, used 148 million cubic meters of stone and 247 thousand cubic meters of concrete. In addition, more than four thousand tons of metal structures were involved.

According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the protective works also raised the safety level for more than 20 thousand hectares of agricultural land, 48 schools, 19 preschool institutions, five camps, and 1.6 thousand other socio-economic facilities. The list of protected sites also included 17 mosques and cemeteries.

To monitor seismic activity, the country integrated data from its own stations with information from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan.