Temperatures in Tajikistan’s valleys reached 42–47°C in mid-July, putting additional pressure on the power grid, disrupting transport, increasing water demand and raising the risk of mudflows in mountainous areas. There is still no comprehensive estimate of the economic damage caused by this summer’s heat, but its impact is already being felt across the energy, transport, utilities and agricultural sectors. Heat puts pressure on the power grid D…
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