Uzbekistan to Allow Remote Work and Alerts as Air Quality Worsens
Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree allowing public sector employees in Uzbekistan to switch to remote work or adjust their schedules when air quality deteriorates.
Authorities also plan to introduce a rapid alert system to keep the public informed. The mechanism will deliver updates via SMS, news outlets and online platforms, enabling residents to quickly assess air quality conditions and potential risks.
Medical professionals will develop tailored recommendations for vulnerable groups during periods of poor air quality. In more serious cases, people may be advised to remain indoors until conditions improve.
Schools and kindergartens will also adapt to worsening air conditions. Outdoor activities will be cancelled and moved indoors when pollution levels rise.
The decree outlines measures aimed at cutting emissions during high pollution periods. Industrial facilities and energy companies will be required to operate under reduced output conditions to limit emissions.
Construction activity may face temporary restrictions, while municipal services will increase efforts to control dust, including more frequent watering of roads.
All measures are set to be consolidated into a single official document, which authorities have been tasked with preparing by the end of the year.
