Uzbekistan

The Hydrometeorological Service of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Uzgidromet) has announced its weather forecast for the month of April. During this mid-spring period, unstable weather conditions are expected across the republic, with periodic short-term rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds. Precipitation will be local in nature and not observed everywhere or every day; for example, no rainfall is anticipated in Tashkent region and the provinces of the Fergana Valley on April 1-3.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan has instructed the government and regional heads to implement a comprehensive set of anti-crisis measures in response to a sharp deterioration in the international situation. At a meeting on first-quarter economic indicators, it was noted that global instability is putting pressure on economic sectors, foreign trade, and prices. Officials were tasked with assessing risks in advance and acting according to multiple scenarios to mitigate the impact on the national economy.

According to a decree by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on March 25, an indefinite moratorium on the establishment of new industrial zones in Tashkent will take effect from April 1. This decision aims to improve the city's environmental conditions and ensure orderly development. During the moratorium, the government plans to review environmental requirements and construction standards.

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has put forward a draft amendment for public discussion, proposing to lower the threshold amount at which banks are required to accompany money transfers with full information about the sender and recipient. Currently set at 30 basic calculation units, the proposed changes would reduce this to 25 basic calculation units (approximately 10.3 million Uzbek soums). The draft has been published on the Portal for Discussion of Draft Normative Legal Acts.

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has developed a draft of amendments and additions to internal control rules aimed at combating money laundering from criminal activities. The discussion period for this draft will last until April 4, signaling an expansion of additional monitoring and inspections within the banking system.

On March 25, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan signed a decree to implement the nationwide 'Clean Air' project aimed at improving atmospheric air quality. The decree outlines comprehensive measures for the period 2026–2030, focusing on addressing environmental issues, particularly in the capital city of Tashkent, as reported by the 'Legal Information' Telegram channel.

The Special Commission of the Committee for the Development of Competition and Consumer Protection has initiated proceedings against propane importers for restricting supply and unjustifiably raising prices in exchange trades. The violations were recorded in November-December 2025 and January 2026, a period when shortages of natural gas led to restrictions on methane refueling, causing a sharp increase in demand for propane and gasoline.

Operative department staff of the Tashkent Customs Administration have thwarted an attempt to illegally import a large batch of medical equipment from China. The market value of the seized batch is estimated at 1.4 billion Uzbek soums, significantly exceeding the amount declared in official documents.

The government of Uzbekistan plans to accelerate the development of environmental education, science, and awareness under the "Eco-Culture" project. According to a presidential decree dated March 25, 14 "green" technical colleges will be established in each region of the republic by 2026–2027. This initiative aims to address challenges such as a shortage of specialists meeting international standards in ecology and environmental protection, low levels of environmental consciousness and sustainable habits among the population, and a deficit of personnel capable of implementing innovations and climate technologies in practice.

Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov presented the country's achievements in digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) at the international Digital Qazaqstan 2026 forum in Chimkent. He emphasized that optimizing state governance and consolidating data has not only saved significant funds but also enabled the start of building a powerful computing base for AI development.

Uzbekistan is bracing for heavy rainfall in the coming days, which could trigger mudflows and flooding in several regions. According to Uzhydromet, adverse weather conditions are forecast for March 31 and from April 2 to 6, posing significant risks to mountainous and foothill areas.

According to a decree issued by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on March 25, 2024, starting from May 1, 2026, monthly "Car-Free Day" and "Car-Free Week" campaigns will be held on the 10th and 25th of each month. During these events, state civil servants are strictly prohibited from using official vehicles. If these dates fall on working days, drivers' salaries will be fully maintained.