Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Akaltyn district. Responsible persons provided information on flood damage and measures taken to eliminate the consequences.

The Shahlik and Akhillik mahallas in the area suffered from the disaster. More than 11 thousand people were evacuated from here to the city of Gulistan, as well as to Mirzachul and Dustlik districts of Jizzakh region. As a result of the disaster, 13,397 hectares of cotton, grain and melon crops were damaged in the area.

The head of state pointed out to those in charge the need to study the needs of each family, repair the housing and return the families to homes with normal conditions.

In Mirzaabad district, a meeting was held with representatives of the older generation, mahalla activists, and representatives of the public.

This area is one of the most affected by the flood. About 15 thousand people living in the Navbahor, Hakikat, Bahoriston and Yuldoshobod mahallas are located in Yangiyobod mahalla and the city of Yangiyer. In total, 7,084 hectares of agricultural land were damaged.

The head of state emphasized the need for construction and repair work, taking into account the opinion of the population, solving the problems of farmers and farmers on site.

Residents thanked the President for being with them in this difficult situation, as well as for the extensive work done in a short time and the normalization of life.

Here, with members of the government, responsible leaders discussed the re-development of agricultural land, repair of roads and bridges, identified appropriate measures.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has returned to Tashkent.