Temperatures in Tashkent could drop to 36 degrees today.

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**Temperatures expected to drop to 36 degrees Celsius in Tashkent**
According to the Uzhydromet forecast, light cloud cover and no precipitation will prevail across most of Uzbekistan today. The Republic of Karakalpakstan will be the exception, where brief showers and thunderstorms are possible in some areas. Winds will blow from the east at 7-12 m/s, gusting to 13-18 m/s in some areas, accompanied by dusty drifting snow. Temperatures across the country will be 33-38 degrees Celsius, with highs in the south reaching 40-42 degrees Celsius.
In the capital, Tashkent, light cloud cover and no precipitation are forecast. An easterly wind will blow at 3-8 m/s, possibly increasing to 12-14 m/s, with dusty drifting snow in some areas. Temperatures in the city are expected to be between 36-38 degrees Celsius.
In the republic's mountainous regions, partly cloudy skies are expected, with no precipitation expected in places. Winds will be easterly at 7-12 m/s, possibly increasing to 13-18 m/s. Temperatures in the mountains will be between 28-33 degrees Celsius.

