Artificial ice rinks built in Shahrisabz to combat water shortage

A new technological solution has been introduced in the Sarchashma neighborhood of Shahrisabz district, Kashkadarya region to reduce water scarcity. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

Artificial ice structures have been established in this area to save water and ensure its efficient use. According to the district administration's information service, this project aims to collect water in the form of ice during the winter season and gradually melt it in spring and summer for irrigation and household needs.

The project is funded through the collaboration of the FAO office in Uzbekistan, the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Agriculture. This initiative was organized within the framework of the "Assessment of the impact of land use and land restoration on food systems in Uzbekistan" program.

Currently, four artificial ice pillars have been constructed in the Sarchashma neighborhood. Each pillar can accumulate up to 450 cubic meters of water during the winter season.

This water reserve serves to meet the irrigation and other needs of the local population in spring and summer. This technology does not require additional energy consumption, is environmentally safe, and suits the natural conditions of the area.

In the future, it is planned to implement this experience in other mountainous regions of the country as well.