2025-10-9 14:17 |
Each resident of Tajikistan consumes an average of 4,460 liters of water per day, more than 3. 7 times the global average. The situation is even more dire in neighboring countries, where water consumption is also alarmingly high.
Central Asian countries use several times more water per capita than the global average. .
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Despite assurances from Dushanbe City Hall that the city’s water supply problems would be resolved by the end of July, many residents report that low pressure, dirty water, and outright outages continue across multiple neighborhoods. asiaplustj.info »
2025-08-11 07:45
The government of Tajikistan has approved a new State Program for Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation for 2025–2029, aiming to tackle one of the country’s most pressing challenges: access to clean water. asiaplustj.info »
2025-07-11 07:00
Chronic malnutrition, rising obesity among children, and vulnerability to climate change are key challenges facing Tajikistan, according to the Europe and Central Asia: Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2024 report, released by the United Nations on April 2, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
2025-04-03 14:42
Scientists from the University of Melbourne and their colleagues have identified a significant decrease in the volume of fresh water on land and underground, The Insider wrote on March 28, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
2025-04-01 08:37
Although the state border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan has been fully delineated, two pressing issues—the road and water facilities, which have previously been sources of conflict—remain under discussion, Tajikistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, stated at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 11. asiaplustj.info »
2025-02-12 09:30
At the 87th meeting of the Interstate Coordination Water Management Commission (ICWMC) held in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, on November 6, the water intake limits for the inter-vegetative period of 2024-2025 were approved. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-06 12:27
Tajikistan faces significant challenges related to climate change, especially in the area of water resources, which account for more than 80% of the country's climate change impacts. This was stated by the First Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, Jamshed Shoimzoda, in an interview with Report. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-25 09:05
On Wednesday November 13, Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, participated in the High-Level Dialogue titled "Advancing the Mountain Agenda, Common Trends, and Climate Change" in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, reads the press center of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan (MoEWR). asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-14 12:15
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 »
2024-09-24 12:26
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 »
2024-08-29 09:17
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 »
2024-08-24 08:00
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 »
2024-07-26 12:02
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 »
2024-07-15 14:51
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 »
2024-06-03 08:53
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 »
2024-05-13 15:09
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 »
2024-05-01 12:23
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 »
2024-04-16 15:28
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 »
2024-02-05 12:30
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 »
2024-02-01 09:13
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 »
2023-11-21 07:33
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 »
2023-11-03 09:30
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 »
2023-07-04 09:43
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 »
2023-03-28 08:54
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 »
2023-03-27 08:51
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 »
2023-03-27 07:36
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 »
2022-11-25 13:56
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 »
2022-11-08 07:46
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 »
2022-10-10 08:57
A new drinking water supply scheme (DWSS) was handed over to the local Government of Sebak village in Nurobod District during the inauguration on 30 August 2022. The recently renovated scheme is co-financed by the Government of Switzerland and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). asiaplustj.info »
2022-08-31 09:37
Integrated Rural Development Project/ TRIGGER hosted the Study tour to Hennef, Germany for representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan and the Water Resources Management of the Zarafshon Valley. asiaplustj.info »
2022-07-27 09:20
An article by Ms. Bermet Talant, a journalist from Kyrgyzstan who is currently based in Sydney, posted on Radio Liberty’s website on July 1, says water is arguably the most important resource in Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
2022-07-01 14:05
The European Union is ready to become a key partner for the countries of Central Asia in finding solutions to problems so that water does not become a cause of conflict and disease. A delegation of the European Union was in Dushanbe to participate in the Dushanbe Water Conference. Mr. asiaplustj.info »
2022-06-13 15:55
On June 6-9, the European Union delegation led by Mr. Virginijus Sinkevi asiaplustj.info »
2022-06-09 13:28
The Tajik MFA information department says an article entitled "The Republic of Tajikistan Leads Global Water Initiatives" was published in the fifth issue of Iran’s popular English-language magazine Trends . asiaplustj.info »
2022-06-06 14:50
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Switzerland (through the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, or SECO) are contributing to a greater sustainability of water supply and water treatment services in Tajikistan by providing fresh funds to a regional utility in Fayzobod, according to the EBRD Dushanbe Resident Office. asiaplustj.info »
2022-03-11 14:00
On Monday December 27, Tajikistan Ambassador to Uzbekistan Abdujabbor Rahmonzoda met in Tashkent with Uzbekistan Minister of Water Resources Shavkat Hamrayev. According to the Tajik MFA information department, the two discussed the bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan in the field of rational use of water resources. asiaplustj.info »
2021-12-29 08:11
Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda and his Kazakh counterpart Askar Mamin had phone talks on July 24 to discuss cooperation. According to the Tajik MFA information department, the telephone conversation took place at the initiative of the Kazakh side. asiaplustj.info »
2021-07-27 09:46
On 25th of June 2021 a new water supply project was inaugurated in Pashor village of Shugnan district by the GBAO Governor, representatives of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Tajikistan and numerous community members. asiaplustj.info »
2021-07-06 09:31
Over 100,000 inhabitants of Tajikistan’s fourth-largest city, Kulob, will receive access to an improved water supply and water treatment services following major upgrades financially supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU), according to the EBRD Dushanbe Resident Office. An EBRD sovereign loan of up to €7. asiaplustj.info »
2021-03-03 14:45
When Tajikistan last summer helped its neighbors with water, many, including experts, said that because of that a power rationing had been introduced in Tajikistan itself. Uzbek media reports, citing the Minister of Water Resources of Uzbekistan, say Uzbekistan can face the same acute water shortage in the irrigation season that affected the country in 2008. asiaplustj.info »
2021-03-02 12:36
Sixty percent of all the water resources in Central Asia forms in Tajikistan, however, the half of its population faces many problems related to the access to safe drinking water, says Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting ( CABAR ). asiaplustj.info »
2020-09-08 14:56
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Tajikistan Office and Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) jointly assisted the State Unitary Enterprise “Khojagii Manziliu Kommunali” (SUE KMK) to strengthen their capacity of service delivery for drinking water supply under the ongoing project framework Strengthening the Water Service Management of Panj and Hamadoni Vodokanals (water asiaplustj.info »
2020-08-25 08:57
A working trip of President Emomali Rahmon to the northern province of Sughd is going on. According to the Tajik president’s official website, Rahmon yesterday attended an official opening ceremony of the first stage of the Dehmoi water supply line. asiaplustj.info »
2020-07-03 08:13
The Government of Tajikistan has ordered to approve the procedure of working out rates for water supply and wastewater utilities. The Government issues a proper decree on June 23, 2020. The decree notes that the procedure is worked out “for the purpose of further regulating rates for water supply and sewerage in the country. asiaplustj.info »
2020-07-02 11:34
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