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NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES OF NATURAL DISASTERS IN KHOREZM REGION BASED ON THE DISTANCE INFORMATION Aminov B.B.
Aminov Bekhzod Bakhrom ugli — Student, DEPARTMENT OF GEODESY, CARTOGRAPHY, CADASTRE AND GEOGRAPHY, FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, URGENCH STATE UNIVERSITY, URGENCH, REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Abstract: Khorezm region is highly exposed and vulnerable to natural hazards. Both exposure and vulnerabilities have risen in the last few decades. In order to address risks posed by these two factors governments and the international communities have undertaken an increasing number of initiatives in the last decade. However, many of these efforts are based upon a limited understanding of disaster risks. The ensuing article attempts to synthesize the available data and studies of disaster risk in order to begin to fill this gap. It also highlights needs in risk assessment in the region. Keywords: nature, waste water, ecology, rivers, mountains.
On May 26, 2018 a stormy salt storm occurred in the northern regions of Uzbekistan and in the territory of the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The storm came on the morning of May 27 in Urgench, the center of Khorezm province. In social networks, there are pictures of the effects of this catastrophe. The population of the region complained about respiratory problems, and it was recommended to wear a mask. It was assumed that the storm could have come from the north through Kazakhstan. It was also reported that over the next two months, there had been a salt storm from the ground due to lack of water in these regions.
It is noted that in March of that year the salt storm rose and crops were damaged. At the same time, that year's farming in this region was on the verge of a great catastrophe. Earlier, it was reported that the farmers in the Republic of Karakalpakstan were unable to process their crops due to water problems. In addition, there was a problem with drinking water in the region.
The last week of May was reminiscent of the salty storms in some parts of the country. As a result, the crops of Khorezm region and the Republic of Karakalpakstan were seriously damaged. Participating in disaster relief, the Ministry of Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan mobilized a group of experts and scientists to the Khorezm region. According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Innovation has organized a special seminar for farmers who have suffered land parcels and provided practical assistance to the meeting held in Khonqa district of Khorezm region.
The Ministry of Innovation sent specialists to the Khorezm region to eliminate the damages caused by the storm. The last weeks of May caused serious damage to plants and crops in the Khorezm region and the Republic of Karakalpakstan. Participating in disaster relief, the Ministry of Innovative Development mobilized a group of experts and scientists to the Khorezm Region. At the meeting held in Khanka district of Khorezm, the Ministry of Innovation organized a special seminar for affected land parcels and provided practical support measures. The working group of the Ministry gave the impression on the drugs and Biosolvent DAG-1 and the procedure of their use.
These drugs were created by Uzbek scientists. It should be noted that these drugs were created by the scientists of the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the FA, and the Polymer Biosolvent has the ability to clean the soil from harmful ions and toxic and hard-to-digestible salts using a small amount of water. The DAG-1, which sprouted plants, is a biologically active agent that enhances the resistance to pathogens by stimulating and managing immune mechanisms of plants.
After a question-and-answer seminar with farmers, the process was switched to practice. That is, 600 liters of mixture was added to the water-drainage tractor and sprinkled on 2 hectares. The rest of the drugs were distributed to farmers. Additionally, the sample of the soils and plants after the storm on May 27 was taken. After studying these samples at the Center for Advanced Technologies at the Ministry of Innovative Technologies, new drugs are being developed.
Also, on May 27, the samples of soil and vegetation after the storm had been sampled. After the samples are studied at the Advanced Technology Center under the Ministry of Innovative Technologies, new drugs are being developed.
The same natural disaster occurred on the night of June 14, 2019 in the capital of Karakalpakstan, Nukus and several districts. According to research data, strong winds and sand storms were observed.
As a result, several roofs of houses collide and collapsed. No casualties or injuries were reported. As a result of this natural phenomenon, several multi-storey houses in Nukus fell to the ground, and the trees and electric stalls collapsed.
Representatives of Uzhydromet said that this is an anomalous event, a phenomenon specific to the north-western region of our country. It was predicted that the wind would rise to 20 meters per second. However, it is natural for dust and salts to rise in the air at this time.
The problem was only recognized by officials after the fall of the Soviet Union. Now, the community of Moynaq has begun planting saxaul trees in the dry seabed of the Aral Sea. These trees are able to create healthy soil around their roots and prevent the wind from picking up contaminated soil and spreading it to the towns. Half a million hectares of trees have been planted and the community plans to continue until all 3 million hectares of seabed have been covered. Although it will take 150 years to grow a forest, these trees are a long-term solution to correct issues surrounding the dried Aral seabed.
The decline of the Aral Sea is an example of the environmental and economic repercussions of irresponsible irrigation and water management. The Aral Sea is often references now when decisions are made surrounding water diversion, as it shows how entire ecosystems and countries can be affected by water diversion.
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