Explosion at gas station in Kukdala District: four people killed

Gas explosion at fuel station in Kukdala district, July 16, 2025

On July 16, at approximately 14:40, an explosion followed by a fire occurred at a gas filling station located in the “Oltindala” mahalla of Kukdala District, Kashkadarya Region. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the ignition took place in a fuel storage tank. Four fire and rescue units arrived at the scene at 14:45.… Read More »

Heat in Uzbekistan: 2019 Ministry of Health advice still relevant in 2025

People in Uzbekistan seeking shade during extreme summer heat

Important!This article is based on official guidance published by Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Health in 2019. In 2025, the country is again facing temperatures above +40 °C, and these recommendations remain highly relevant today. Ministry of Health issues guidance on heat protection Yesterday, Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Health published detailed recommendations on its website about how to cope… Read More »