The climate change of Uzbekistanby Vazira Ikhtiyorova | 20-03-2019 04:14 |
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 For the past decades, Uzbekistan has been suffering from climate change and its sequences. The Aral Sea region has been affected by climate change impacts. In Karakalpakstan, because of increased occurrence of droughts is placing serious strains on what little water is still available for irrigation. Before we move to Aral Sea, let me clarify. Our country's climate is stood for by seasonal and day-to-night fluctuations in air temperatures. Summer in Uzbekistan is long, dry and hot; Spring is humid; and Winter in Uzbekistan is irregular. Air temperatures in the desert can reach 45-49 degrees Celsius. Uzbekistan is the world¡¯s fifth largest cotton producer and second-largest cotton exporter. The agriculture industry is also important to Uzbekistan's economy. Irrigated farming forms the base of agricultural production. Consequently Uzbekistan uses approximately 90 percent of surface water for irrigation. Lack of water resources and land degradation are currently threatening the productivity of this sector. Increasing air temperatures associated with global warming pose a significant threat to this sector, reducing the available water for irrigation. As up to 80 percent of the foodstuffs required for the country's population are produced by the agrarian sector, reductions in productivity could threaten the food security of the country. High soil salinity is also an issue in Uzbekistan. Arable lands located at the lower reaches of rivers are especially saline, affecting agricultural productivity. To sum up, I would like to tell that we should awake all citizens to be more attentive and careful towards climate change!
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