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Protecting glaciers: shrinkage of the Zarafshan basin glaciers may affect Central Asia's environmental security
The Zarafshan River basin is one of Tajikistan's main glacier regions. A significant reduction in glacier area there could reduce drinking water reserves and create potential risks for people, agriculture and ecosystems in adjacent areas of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
DUSHANBE, 15.10.2026 /Khovar/. The Zarafshan River basin is one of the main glacier areas in Tajikistan. The report says that a significant reduction in glacier area in this basin may lead to lower drinking water reserves.
It could also create potential risks for the population, agriculture and ecosystems in the adjacent territories of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The item highlights possible consequences of glacier shrinkage for the region's environmental security.
Source: Khovar National News Agency
Source: Khovar National News Agency
Source: President of the Republic of Tajikistan
Source: Khovar National News Agency