Tashkent authorities shut down over 100 pollution-causing facilities after week-long raids

The inspections were conducted by special commission working groups, which reported extensive violations across greenhouses, construction sites, and road transport.

Greenhouses

Authorities inspected 1,449 greenhouses across the city. As a result:

• 67 greenhouses were shut down for polluting the air or violating regulations;
• 403 individuals received administrative citations;
• 19 farms were issued technical permits to connect to the gas network so they can operate legally.

Construction sites

The working groups identified 53 illegal construction sites. They also:

• temporarily halted operations at 34 non-compliant sites;
• initiated administrative action against 188 individuals;
• installed water-spraying equipment at 51 sites to reduce dust levels.

Vehicle emissions

Inspections also targeted vehicle-related pollution. According to officials:

• 206 drivers were penalized for exceeding allowable emission limits;
• fines were issued to 837 trucks operating without covered cargo, a major contributor to dust pollution.

To improve the city’s microclimate and reduce airborne dust, additional environmental measures were carried out, including:

• watering 77 streets and 165 public areas;
• cleaning 121 kilometres of irrigation canals;
• activating 126 fountains.

• Officials stated that such inspections and preventive measures will continue regularly to improve air quality and ensure compliance with environmental standards.