Good weather in Tajikistan
Finally, we are warm and happy because the good weather has come to Tajikistan. It is the second day that we have warm weather in Dushanbe and today it was 10 degrees above the zero.
I heard several good news from my friends and colleagues:
Firstly, my friend in Khujand (northern Tajikistan) told me that they also have good weather and the electricity supply had been increased in the city. Previously Khujand was in deadly electricity crisis.
Secondly, the lights were turned on in the streets of Dushanbe. Till yesterday it was dark everywhere due to the electricity crisis. It was dark even near the Presidential Palace.
Thirdly, I heard from several people that the warmth melted the ice in the water pipes in some of building-apartments and they have water now.
However, I know nothing about the other parts of Tajikistan but I hope that they are also enjoying this good weather.
on February 1st, 2008 at 8:06 am
Running water has indeed returned to some places but most frozen pipes have yet to thaw. With subfreezing weather due back next week, it may be quite some time before that luxury is restored.
Will a few days’ thaw be enough to fill the reservoirs back to where generating capacity can come close to meeting needs? Let us hope!
on February 8th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7231528.stm
“Tajikistan is in the grip of emergency food shortages, the UN’s World Food Programme is warning.”
on February 9th, 2008 at 6:29 am
What happened to the good weather. It is time to leave if you can till the crisis is over! Make sure and stock up on water, fuel candles ect. Don’t wait!!!