In Tashkent, tree crowns began to be washed with water from dust

Machines spray water over the crowns, removing dust that has settled on the leaves and also moisturizing some areas of the city. The city administration explained that such cleaning is necessary to reduce the consequences of dustiness. September 2026, according to Uzhydromet, turned out to be extremely dry. Since the beginning of October, 11 mm of precipitation has been recorded in the capital, while the average monthly norm is 24 mm. The city administration acknowledged the limitations of these measures: "Of course, these measures cannot replace natural precipitation or completely solve the problem of dustiness." At the same time, according to the city administration's estimates, washing helps maintain a favorable microclimate. The department also stated that they will continue to work on improving the environmental situation and preserving greenery in the city. Similar measures were taken in Tashkent in November last year: then the streets were watered and fountains were turned on to reduce air pollution.