Over 140 people drowned in Uzbekistan during summer season

In Uzbekistan, 142 citizens drowned during the summer season, said Samandar Khikmatullayev, deputy spokesperson for the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

It is noted that 51 cases occurred as a result of swimming in prohibited water bodies, and 85 cases - due to the negligence of citizens. 45.3% of those who drowned were minors.

85 people drowned while crossing bodies of water through pipelines for water, gas and sewage, as well as due to non-compliance with safety rules in coastal areas of water bodies.