Recent data indicates a widespread decline in air quality across major Central Asian cities, including Tashkent, Bishkek, and Dushanbe. Climatologist Erkin Abdulakhatov attributes this regional trend to persistent anticyclonic weather patterns, characterized by stagnant air, low wind speeds, and temperature inversions that trap pollutants near the ground. While local industrial and transport emissions are significant contributors, natural dust from the region's expansive deserts also plays a major role, accounting for nearly 40% of fine particulate matter in recent samples. Although urban pollution levels have spiked in late October, long-term data for 2026 shows a notable year-over-year reduction in PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations in Tashkent. Experts emphasize that addressing this issue requires both local emission controls and a broader regional strategy to manage the impact of dust transport and atmospheric conditions.
Source : Gazeta.uz
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