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Water resources shared between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are crucial for the agricultural sectors of both countries. This article from CABAR. asia explores the situation in one of the villages where local residents actively use water from canals that pass through both nations. asiaplustj.info »
An article posted on CABAR.asia’s website notes that almost every third region of Kazakhstan has water deficit. And it is getting even worse: climate change and active economic activity of people lead to depletion of river resources. asiaplustj.info »
On September 10, President Emomali Rahmon continued his working trip to the cities and districts of Sughd region, where several facilities were commissioned with his participation, the press service of the head of state reports. asiaplustj.info »
On September 5, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon went on a working trip to the districts of Khatlon region. There he commissioned the buildings of medical institutions, launched the operation of a water sump, opened a highway and evaluated the work of LLC “Toj-Agro”, the press service of the president reports. asiaplustj.info »
For many years, the problem of water supply in Buston (former Chkalovsk) has remained acute and unsolvable. During the hot days of summer, the water in apartment buildings is turned off both day and night. asiaplustj.info »
The Integrated Rural Development Project/ TRIGGER, the European Union in collaboration with the FutureWater Consortium (Netherlands) and with the support of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan (MEWR), are conducting a Study Tour on Water Allocation and Hydrological Modeling for specialists from Tajikistan’s water sector, in Wageningen, the Netherlands. asiaplustj.info »
ДУШАНБЕ, 15.08.2024 /НИАТ «Ховар»/. «Siyoma Water» и «Big Bear» планируют запуск энергетиков под брендом «Big Bear» с последующим экспортом в Узбекистан, Россию и Казахстан. Об этом корреспонденту НИАТ «Ховар» сообщили khovar.tj »
Siyoma Water подписала соглашение с международным брендом Big Bear. Это позволит таджикской компании использовать товарный знак Big Bear для развития и распространения продукции на территории Таджикистана. asiaplustj.info »
Dushanbe residents are increasingly facing problems with low water pressure , especially on the upper floors of multi- storey buildings . What is the reason ? Asia - Plus received a comment from the first deputy director - Chief engineer of the city 's water supply Saimurod Kalandarov . asiaplustj.info »
In a report released at a news conference in the city of Buston in Sughd province, the mayor of the city, Ms. Nigorakhon Ghafforzoda, recently told reporters that despite all efforts, the problem of water supply remains unresolved in the city. asiaplustj.info »
According to the Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation under the Government of Tajikistan (Agency), all rivers in the country have abundant water sufficient for irrigation. Over the first six months of this year, the Agency has supplied water users with 1.81 billion cubic meters of water worth 87. asiaplustj.info »
Every year the water shortage will be felt more and more acutely in the Central Asian region, especially in its downstream countries (Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan); first of all this is due to irrational use of water in all five countries of the region. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan has established a new agency—the Committee for the Regulation, Protection, and Use of Water Resources. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan (MoHSPP) has placed strict control over water quality in the border areas of the Panj River and in districts of Khatlon province bordering Afghanistan. Mr. asiaplustj.info »
On Tuesday June 11, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon met here with the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abdulrahman Al-Fadley on the sidelines of the Third International Conference on the International Decade of Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028”, according to the tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
The Regional Forum of Basin Organizations took place in Dushanbe yesterday on the sidelines of the Third High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”, 2018-2028, which is being held in the Tajik capital on June 10-13 within the framework of the Dushanbe Water Process. asiaplustj.info »
CABAR.asia reported on May 30 that its correspondent has visited the border area between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan to see how the construction of the Qosh Tepa canal by Afghanistan is affecting the irrigation system in Uzbekistan. asiaplustj.info »
CABAR.asia says the residents of Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh region complain that due to a lack of irrigation water, they have to use drinking water to irrigate their lands. However, the traditions of saving water are forgotten. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan will supply 922 million cubic meters of water to Kazakhstan, which will flow through the Dostyk interstate canal during the irrigation season, according to the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan (MoWRI). asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Swiss government are helping to address pressing water treatment and environmental issues in Tajikistan by contributing additional funds towards the completion of upgrades to water and wastewater infrastructure in the city of Fayzobod and 14 neighboring communities. asiaplustj.info »
The water level in the reservoir powering the Nurek hydropower plant has risen considerably over the past fortnight. On Monday April 15, the water level in the Nurek reservoir reportedly reached the mark of 858. asiaplustj.info »
The five main river basins in Central Asia are formed by the Amu Darya, Syr Darya, Balkhash-Alakol, Ob-Irtysh, and Ural rivers. asiaplustj.info »
The Central Asian nations are united by common transboundary water resources of Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers and their tributaries. Experts note that the management of transboundary water resources and river basins in the region turned into a challenging task immediately after their independence. asiaplustj.info »
Irrigation water rate rose 150 percent in Tajikistan starting from January 1, 2024. The director of the Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation under the Government of Tajikistan, Zafarbek Davlatzoda, announced this at a news conference in Dushanbe today. asiaplustj.info »
The authorities in Tajikistan are discussing the issue of raising tariffs for utilities and water supply, top managers of the State Unitary Enterprise (SUE) Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali (KMK – the state holding company for public utilities) told reporters in Dushanbe on January 29. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakh media reports say Kazakhstan plans to construct twenty new reservoirs in nine regions in the coming years to reduce the country’s dependence on water supply from neighboring countries by an average of 25 percent. asiaplustj.info »
In the summer of 2023, Central Asia was faced once again with water shortages and the significant impact these have on agriculture. The sector relies on irrigation, consuming up to 80% of available water, and has a poor track record with regard to the efficient use of water resources. asiaplustj.info »
CABAR.asia reports that power crisis in Kyrgyzstan has gained momentum in recent years. Electricity produced within the country reportedly fails to cover the needs of the population, and the country faces energy shortages. Electricity imports rise every year. asiaplustj.info »
In 2028-2029, Central Asia will face a permanent and persistent water scarcity. The water deficit is estimated at about 5-12 cubic kilometers annually. At the same time, the demand for electricity in Central Asia is expected to increase significantly over the next 10 years. asiaplustj.info »
An irrigation canal under construction in Afghanistan is aimed at transforming the agricultural landscape, providing water to millions of citizens suffering from regular droughts. After the completion, the Kushtepa Canal will stretch for 285 kilometers and will help irrigate the arid northern provinces of the country. asiaplustj.info »
Rushan, Tajikistan, August 10, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) in partnership with the Government of Tajikistan completed and inaugurated a new drinking water supply system and a school latrine in two villages of Rushan’s Bartang valley. asiaplustj.info »
The leaders of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan held a tripartite summit in Ashgabat on August 4 with little advance warning and no of the governments has provided explicit explanations on why these three partners would be forming a united front in this format. asiaplustj.info »
As part of his working visit to the northern province of Sughd, President Emomali Rahmon visited Shahriston district on July 5, according to the Tajik president’s official website. Rahmon reportedly first commissioned a new water supply facility in Khurramdara area and got acquainted with cultivation of potatoes in the "Nour" Farm. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan plans to make amendments to its agreement with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan on the use of water and energy Resources of the Syr Darya Basin by the end of this year. Uzbekistan’s kun.uz says this is reflected in the concept of water resources management for 2023-2029. asiaplustj.info »
A government session, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, took place in Dushanbe on June 29. The Tajik president’s official website says the meeting heard a report by Director of the Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation Zafarbek Davlatzoda on the investment program to provide the Agency’s pumping stations with modern energy-saving equipment. asiaplustj.info »
Afghan media reports say the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amir Khan Muttaqi noted that the issue of water should not be politicalized and it should be solved through negotiations. TOLOnews cited him as saying that the recent droughts should not be ignored, and Kabul expects the Iranian officials to make their demands based on the treaty. asiaplustj.info »
The EU Integrated Rural Development Project/ TRIGGER supported drilling a well in Unji jamoat, Bobojon Gafurov district, Sughd region. Currently, there is no centralized water supply system in Unji jamoat of the Bobojon Gafurov district. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports says at least 100 million cubic meters of water have leaked into sand due to the failure of the Karakum Canal in Turkmenistan in January-February 2023. Journalists working for Meteozhurnal ( Weather Magazine ) have come to this conclusion after studying satellite imagery. asiaplustj.info »
A report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) says the main structural constraint for Central Asia’s nations is water scarcity. asiaplustj.info »
Water rates are expected to rise 20 percent in Khujand, the capital of the northern province of Sughd, beginning on May 1. The price of garbage collection will also increase. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet says Uzbekistan expects the volume of water in the region’s two main rivers to shrink by 20 percent in the coming irrigation season as compared to a recent multi-year average. asiaplustj.info »
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has presented at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York five solutions that should help streamline the regulation of the water and energy complex in Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Management Board, says the EDB is ready to invest at least 400 million US dollars in Central Asia’s water and energy complex The Eurasian Development Bank plans to invest not less than 400 million US dollars in Central Asia’s water and energy complex over the next three years, Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the EDB asiaplustj.info »
In statement delivered at the closing ceremony of the UN 2023 Water Conference, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon noted on March 24 that it is necessary to radically change the way they understand, value and manage water. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon will depart for New York on March 20 to participate in the 2023 Conference for the Midterm Comprehensive Review of Implementation of the UN Decade for Action on Water and Sanitation (2018-2028), according to the Tajik president’s press service. asiaplustj.info »
A new water supply system in Vose district of southern Tajikistan, supported by the World Bank, was launched on February 11 connecting 40,000 residents of 14 rural villages to safely managed water supply services. asiaplustj.info »
Director of the State Unitary Enterprise Water Supply and Sewerage in the northern city of Istaravshan (municipal water works), Ali Aliyev, is suspected of being involved in corruption. asiaplustj.info »
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), through the joint Thrive Tajikistan program, opened three new drinking water supply systems and two school latrines in Nosir- Khusrav district of Khatlon province. asiaplustj.info »
The Climate Implementation Summit on November 7-8 opens the 27th United Nations climate change conference (COP27) in Sharm al-Sheikh, Egypt, which will last until November 18. The conference has brought together the parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). These include the EU and all EU member states. asiaplustj.info »
CABAR. asia says farmers of Khatlon province are seriously concerned over lack of irrigation water this summer that has led to the drying up of thousands of hectares of irrigated lands and crop losses. asiaplustj.info »
