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In the Bukhara region of Uzbekistan, north of the village of Gazli in the Peshkun district, a large reservoir has formed over the past six months. Its formation is due to precipitation three times higher than the climatic norm, reports Fergan.ru.
A new lake has formed in the Shurbulak area, previously considered arid. The lake's surface area is currently estimated at approximately 80 square kilometers. A report about the lake's formation was published on the official Telegram channel of the Ecological Party of Uzbekistan.
In terms of its size, the reservoir significantly exceeds the area of Bukhara and is comparable to major hydrological structures in the country, including the Charvak Reservoir.
Experts note that the formation of the lake is associated not only with natural factors, but also with human activity.
In particular, as part of the Ministry of Water Resources' programs to develop fisheries in the region, small canals were dug to channel groundwater from surrounding areas into the new reservoir.
The total length of the collector channel feeding the lake is approximately 126 kilometers. The additional water inflow, combined with intense rainfall, led to rapid accumulation of water masses.
Environmentalists point out that the appearance of such a reservoir in a desert zone could have both positive and potentially dangerous consequences. Among the possible consequences, experts cite changes to the region's ecosystem and water balance.
