In Tajikistan, specialists from the Main Directorate of Geology have recommended relocating 119 residential buildings and one general education institution to safer areas due to risks associated with exogenous geological processes.
This was announced by Ilkhomjon Oymuhammadzoda, Head of the Main Directorate of Geology under the Government of the Republic, during a press conference on January 27 in Dushanbe. He provided updates on the implementation of the "State Service for Monitoring Exogenous Geological Processes" project.
According to him, as part of the project in 2025, engineering and geological surveys were conducted in 793 settlements, including villages, towns, and urban districts across various regions of the country.
"The survey results indicated that safety hazards related to landslides, soil collapses, and other exogenous processes exist in several districts of Tajikistan. Consequently, it was recommended to relocate 119 households and one secondary educational institution to safer locations," Oymuhammadzoda noted.
Currently, potentially dangerous zones have been identified in most cities and districts, including Dushanbe, Hisar, Tursunzoda, Rogun, Vahdat, Shahrinav, Rasht, Tajikabad, and several districts within the Khatlon region.
The project for monitoring exogenous geological processes is ongoing. The list of at-risk settlements may be expanded. The measures taken are aimed at reducing threats to public life and health and creating safer living conditions in potentially hazardous areas.
