# Uzbekistan reports 9.457 billion cubic metres of water saved through August

> The Ministry of Water Resources says 9.457 billion cubic metres were saved in the first eight months of 2026. Its full-year programme target is 11 billion cubic metres.

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- Published: 2026-10-06T17:11:51+00:00
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- Event / data period: 2026-10-04
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Uzbekistan's Ministry of Water Resources reported that 9.457 billion cubic metres of water were saved from January through August 2026. The ministry attributed 4.565 billion cubic metres to water-efficient irrigation and laser land levelling, and 2.663 billion to canal repair and lining.

It said digital technologies accounted for 545 million cubic metres, while lower-water crops and additional field practices accounted for 1.684 billion. The ministry's programme sets a full-year savings target of 11 billion cubic metres; that figure is a target, not an achieved result.

## Data

### Water programme results

The ministry's stated water-saving targets for 2026 and reported January–August results.

Methodology: Figures reproduce the ministry statement. Savings achieved cover January–August; the full-year target is a plan, not an observed result.

| Indicator | Volume | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Water saved, reported achievement | 9.457 billion cubic metres | January–August 2026 |
| Water-saving target | 11 billion cubic metres | 2026 plan |
| Investment in water-saving technologies | UZS 1.344 trillion | January–September 2026 |
| Area covered by water-saving technologies | 640,200 hectares | January–September 2026 |
| Infrastructure investment executed | UZS 1.482 trillion | 2026 report |

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## Sources

- [Uzbekistan Ministry of Water Resources](<https://gov.uz/uz/suvchi/news/view/227713>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-10-04)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:54:53+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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