Senator demands explanation for Tashkent power outages

Sayyora Abdukarimova, Deputy Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agrarian, Water Management and Ecology, has submitted a formal request to Minister of Energy Jurabek Mirzamahmudov seeking an explanation for the frequent power outages in Tashkent. The Senate of the Oliy Majlis reported the development.

In her request, the senator emphasized that recent increases in power outages are negatively affecting the daily lives of residents, as well as the functioning of social institutions and business operations.

“There are numerous complaints from residents and entrepreneurs regarding power outages lasting three to four hours. These interruptions are not only disrupting citizens’ daily routines but are also hindering business activities. Social infrastructure facilities are facing operational difficulties as a result,” the senator noted.

She also pointed out that disruptions to traffic lights are making it difficult to manage road traffic and are endangering road safety.

“Additionally, serious financial losses are being reported due to the failure of cooling systems in production and commercial facilities, and there are increasing cases of household appliances malfunctioning due to unstable electricity supply,” her letter stated.

The Senate press service highlighted consumer rights in this matter. According to Article 39 (Rights and Obligations of Electricity Consumers) of the Law “On Electricity,” consumers have the right to receive electricity that is of high quality and stable. Article 61 (Temporary Suspension or Restriction of Electricity Supply) specifies that interruptions may only occur to prevent accidents or eliminate emergencies.

It should be recalled that earlier, the “Regional Electric Networks” Joint-Stock Company attributed the frequent electricity interruptions in Tashkent to preparatory work for the upcoming autumn-winter season. The Ministry of Energy also stated that Uzbekistan recently set a new record in electricity consumption, with summer demand exceeding winter levels for the first time.