An increase in wind activity is forecast for seven regions of Uzbekistan today during the day, reaching 13–18 meters per second. Dust storms are possible in some areas.
According to forecasters, adverse weather conditions are expected in Karakalpakstan, Khorezm, Bukhara, Navoi, Kashkadarya, Samarkand, and Jizzakh regions.
Residents of the listed regions are advised to be vigilant, especially when outdoors or while traveling by car, due to the risk of reduced visibility.
It is also noted that due to abnormally high temperatures, city services in Tashkent have intensified efforts to irrigate streets and green spaces. Furthermore, the uninterrupted operation of city fountains is planned soon.
Uzhydromet reported that very hot air is expected to arrive in the territory of Uzbekistan from the southern direction between July 13 and 17.
According to the forecast, on the hottest days, the air temperature in most of the country will reach readings of +41 to +43 degrees Celsius. In the northern, southern, and desert zones, even higher temperatures are expected—from +44 to +46 degrees.
Additionally, in some places, wind load may increase up to 13–18 meters per second, and dusty ground may be observed in certain areas.
Uzbekistan is entering its hottest period of the year. After a relatively cool start to July, forecasters warn of a significant rise in air temperature. According to their calculations, the second half of the month will be warmer than the established climatic norm.
July is traditionally the hottest month in this country. Usually, the average daily temperature stays within the range of +35 to +37 degrees, and in southern and desert regions, it can reach +38 to +40 degrees. Periods of intense heat are recorded annually, when thermometers show values from +40 to +42 degrees, and in some places—from +43 to +45 degrees.
According to experts, the number of days with extremely high temperatures in the republic has been steadily increasing in recent years. All Julys over the past decade have been warmer than the climatic norm, with nine of them making the list of the hottest in the history of meteorological observations.
Forecasts indicate that by the end of the first ten days of July, the daytime temperature will rise to +37 to +40 degrees, and in the south of the country, an increase to +41 to +43 degrees is expected. Overall, temperature fluctuations in the range of +33 to +38 to +38 to +43 degrees are predicted until the end of the month. In northern, desert, and southern areas, air warming up to +45 degrees is possible.
Forecasters suggest that the average temperature in July will exceed the climatic norm by 1.5–3 degrees. At the same time, the month will remain predominantly dry, as less precipitation is expected than usual; short-term rains and thunderstorms may occur only in certain mountainous and foothill areas. Due to the abnormally hot weather, specialists advise residents to strictly monitor their fluid intake, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, and pay close attention to the health of children, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases.
