The air quality in Tashkent may worsen over the next three days.
During these hours, the presence of fog, high humidity, and almost windless weather is causing a slowdown in air circulation.
Starting today, a cold anticyclone is expected to enter the country's territory, leading to a temporary deterioration in atmospheric air quality. This was reported by "Uzhydromet".
Experts have indicated that due to the likelihood of weakened air circulation and the formation of a temperature inversion, pollutants will accumulate in the lower atmospheric layer near the ground.
"Currently, meteorological conditions leading to temperature inversion are being observed in the region. This is explained by a sharp temperature difference, with nighttime temperatures around +5...+7°C and daytime temperatures around +16...+18°C. Tashkent city remains under the influence of a humid and relatively cool air mass," the agency's report states.
According to analyses, the observed fog, high humidity, and almost windless weather in the morning hours are causing a slowdown in air exchange. As a result, emissions may linger over the city area.
Experts emphasize that under such conditions, typical urban pollutants—vehicle emissions, heating systems, fuel combustion processes, and industrial waste—accumulate in the atmosphere. Due to the slow dispersion of pollutants, there is a possibility of an increase in the concentration of dust and fine particulate matter in the air.
Forecasts indicate that this situation may persist for the next three days. By March 10th, the cold anticyclone will fully cover the country's territory. After that, as air temperatures stabilize, wind speeds increase, and precipitation is observed, the dispersion of pollutants in the atmospheric air is expected.
