Abnormal heat by 5-8 degrees Celsius higher than average, due to the moving of heat wave from Iran, is expected in Uzbekistan on July 6-8, Uzhydromet said. In the daytime, the air temperature copuld hit 41-43 degrees, and in the north, south and desert zone of the country - up to 44-46 degrees.
According to a source, on July 3, the Presidential Administration sent instructions to the government and provincial administrations to take urgent measures to protect public health and prevent possible emergencies due to sharp rise in air temperature.
Temporary first aid posts will be set up in mass gathering places (markets, recreation and entertainment areas)., Reserve beds and medicines will be stocked at medical institutions, taking into account the number of residents with chronic diseases.
The public is urged to take extra care for their health, to protect themselves from excessive heat, to consume more fluids, not to be outside without urgent necessity, especially to citizens with chronic diseases, children, pregnant women and the elderly.
The electricity supply authorities were tasked with ensuring the uninterrupted operation of energy grids and gas supplies.
In the agricultural sector, measures should be taken to preserve crops and harvests and create conditions for workers to rest during hot times of the day.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations was instructed to enhance control over the safety of citizens on rivers, lakes and in recreation areas.
In addition, it was instructed to develop measures to prevent the possible consequences of heavy precipitation, which can cause mudflows and floods.
