12:27 / 04.07.2025

Despite improvements in air quality in Tashkent, it is still not safe

Despite the improvement in air quality in Tashkent, it has not yet reached a safe level

According to the assessment of the international platform IQAir on July 4, the air quality in Tashkent has relatively improved. However, compared to the environmental standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO), important indicators are still above the recommended limits, reported iqair.com.

In particular, as of 08:00, the concentration of fine particles of type PM2.5 was 18 µg/m³. This indicator is 3.6 times higher than the standard set by WHO. This is considered a dangerous situation for public health. At the same time, other pollutants such as PM10 and ozone have not exceeded the norm.

According to ecologists, high concentrations of PM2.5 particles seriously affect not only the respiratory tract but also the cardiovascular system. Such an environment is especially dangerous for children, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases.

The relative improvement in air cleanliness in Tashkent in recent days is attributed to factors such as wind impact, activity in green areas, and reduced traffic flow. However, specialists consider this situation to be temporary.

According to information, Tashkent regularly ranks high in IQAir air quality ratings. This may be associated with industrial activity, the number of vehicles, and construction works in the city.

Constant measures are necessary to improve the environmental situation. This includes introducing eco-transport on city roads, developing public transport, increasing the number of green areas, and complying with environmental standards in construction.

Also, as in international practice, expanding real-time air quality monitoring systems is one of the important tasks. This is important not only for detecting pollution but also for informing and warning the population.

Let us remind that in the report published by the Swiss company IQAir for 2024, Uzbekistan was not included in the list of countries that meet WHO requirements. This situation indicates the need to accelerate environmental reforms.

Officials are calling on the population to follow personal safety measures. That is, on days with polluted air, it is recommended to use clean masks, avoid walking long distances, and stay indoors whenever possible.

In conclusion, the improvement in air quality in Tashkent is a welcome development, but it is still not enough. Additional measures must be taken by the state and society. After all, clean air is the guarantee of a healthy life.