Management of disaster risk associated with natural and man-made hazards

Tajikistan is affected by geophysical and meteorological hazards. Many of the meteorological disasters are linked to spring thaw and precipitation and consequently occur between March and June. Fog occurs mostly during the cold season of the year. Dust storms are mainly observed in the country’s southern desert and semi-desert region and can give rise to haze. The number of days with dust storms and haze in the country has declined in recent years due to an increase in irrigated land and a reduction in the intrusion of cold air masses from the west and north-west.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Climate Action

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions