Two officers of the National Guard, who were involved in the rescue operations after the dam burst at Sardoba reservoir, were carried away by a strong stream of water, the National Guard said.

On May 4, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a government meeting on enhancing efficiency in the energy sector and optimizing energy consumption, the presidential press service said.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in cooperation with the Standardization, Metrology and Certification Agency of Uzbekistan (UzStandard) published a comprehensive manual for Uzbekistan’s farmers and agri-firms that will help them compete in international markets by adopting good agricultural practices in line with the international GLOBALG.A.P. standard. GLOBALG.A.P. is the world's largest agriculture certification program, setting criteria for agribusinesses and minimizing the risks of tainted food entering world markets.

Criminal case was opened under Official negligence and Violation of rules for mining, construction or explosive works safety charges after the flood which was caused by the burst of Sardoba reservoir dam on May 1, the General Prosecutor's Office said on Sunday.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Saturday again visited the Sardoba reservoir and watched the restoration of the dam, which had bursted on the eve, the presidential press service said.

As the coronavirus pandemic empties the bustling bazaars that have long dominated Uzbekistan’s food trade, supermarkets are driving into the vacuum, foreseeing a reshaping of food retail should social distancing become the new normal, Reuters said.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Syr Darya province in connection with the burst in the dam on Sardoba reservoir. A government commission has been formed, measures have been taken to evacuate and assist the population. The necessary forces and means were used to block the burst; at present, the water leak has been stopped, the presidential press service said.

The water outflow from the Sardoba reservoir has been stopped. The flood in Sardoba was not observed in other parts of the province, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.

On May 1, at about 5:55 AM a water leak or spill-over occurred from the sixth picket wall of the Sardoba reservoir dam in Syr Darya province. As a result, water flooded thevillage of Kurgantepa in Sardoba district, the Ministry of Emergencies said in a statement.

The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Uzbekistan since March 15, as of 23:00 on April 29, increased by 33 and reached 2,002, the Ministry of Health said.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at a video conference addressed to the public on Wednesday. He emphasized that "thanks to the early establishment of lockdown measures and to our people patiently complying with them, we were able to prevent the spread of infection in many distrcits and cities."

“A friend in need is a friend indeed... Both Koreans and Uzbeks are facing difficult times due to COVID-19. The Korean expatriates in Uzbekistan are united with the Uzbek people during this difficult time, and are helping each other in order to overcome these challenges.

The Tashkent city mayor’s office has published the presidential draft Measures to develop a draft Tashkent city’s development master plan until 2041 Decree for public input.

Uzbekistan Airways has announced the suspension of the sale of airline tickets international and domestic destinations until June 30. This timeframe can be adjusted by a decision of the Special Republican Commission, the company said.

The Prosecutor General's Office reported on the devastating effects of a strong of 25 m / s wind in the Bukhara province between 20:00 and 22:30 on Monday.

The second batch of humanitarian aid from the Chinese government was delivered to Uzbekistan on April 29, the Chinese Embassy in Tashkent said.

Circulation on personal vehicles in Uzbekistan will be allowed in the morning - from 7:00 to 10:00 and in the evening - from 17:00 to 20:00. This became known during a video conference meeting chaired by the president, Uzbekistan 24 reported.

The Legislative Chamber at its today’s session approved the government’s proposal for Uzbekistan to join the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as an observer state.

2 billion soums, or US$ 200 thous., worth of medical equipment arrived from Korea to Uzbekistan on Monday, donated by General Motors and Korean automotive component suppliers as humanitarian aid and a goodwill gesture in support of the fight against coronavirus.

As of April 27, 10 PM, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Uzbekistan stood at 1,904, the Ministry of Health said. Earlier, the authorities extended all lockdown measures until May 10.