At the initiative of the Institute of Macroeconomic and Regional Studies under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, real-time monitoring of water resources using the MODSNOW Program has been launched in Jizzakh region.

According to the Institute of Macroeconomic and Regional Studies, the MODSNOW program was developed by a scientist from Uzbekistan, Abror Gafurov, and is used not only in Central Asian countries, but also in others.

As noted by A. Gafurov, most of Uzbekistan’s water resources originate in neighboring countries and flow into Uzbekistan via rivers, so effective water resources management plays a significant role in the region’s economy and agriculture. Year-to-year changes in the hydrological regime in Central Asia can adversely affect agriculture during periods of water scarcity. Due to climate change, there is a risk of landslides and floods from early snowmelt and spring and early summer rainfall.

On October 29, a workshop on improving water resources monitoring was held in Jizzakh region, with representatives from various organizations in attendance. Presentations on the practical application of the MODSNOW program were presented.

Recently, MODSNOW was implemented for irrigation systems in the Syrdarya-Zarafshan Basin Management to enable real-time monitoring of water generation in the Zaamin Reservoir and the Sangzor River Basin. As a result, it will be possible to predict water levels and monitor areas at risk of landslides and floods. The rational use of water resources in Jizzakh region will also be ensured.

Nasiba Ziyodullayeva, UzA