Specialists from the Tajikistan Hydrometeorology Agency surveyed snow reserves, glaciers, and glacial lakes. In the Karatag River basin, as well as in the Shing and Haftkul districts of the Zeravshan basin, approximately 95% of the seasonal snow cover has melted, according to the Tajikistan Hydrometeorology Agency .

Agency specialists conducted aerial observations on July 28. During the flyby, they studied the condition of snow, glaciers, periglacial lakes, and other cryospheric features. Field observations and aerial photography were used for this purpose.

The Agency noted that active snowmelt affects the formation of river runoff, the volume of water resources, and the hydrological regime of the region.

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Photo by the Agency for Hydrometeorology of the Committee for Environmental Protection of the Republic of Tatarstan Photo by the Agency for Hydrometeorology of the Committee for Environmental Protection of the Republic of Tatarstan Photo by the Agency for Hydrometeorology of the Committee for Environmental Protection of the Republic of Tatarstan Photo by the Agency for Hydrometeorology of the Committee for Environmental Protection of the Republic of Tatarstan

During the flight, specialists also assessed the condition of glaciers and glacial lakes. They paid particular attention to areas prone to mudflows, landslides, glacial lake outbursts, and other hazardous natural phenomena.

The data obtained will be used to prepare hydrological forecasts, monitor water resources and assess the risk of natural disasters.

Glacier monitoring is carried out several times a year.

The Agency for Hydrometeorology conducts aerial visual observations three to four times a year. These observations are part of the State Program for the Study and Preservation of Glaciers in Tajikistan for 2010–2030.

According to the agency, five helicopter observations were conducted in Tajikistan in 2024 alone. In addition, 29 expeditions to study snow cover and 18 to glaciers, glacial lakes, and hazardous areas were conducted. A total of 52 expeditions were organized throughout the year.

In September 2025, specialists also conducted aerial visual monitoring of glaciers and high-altitude lakes in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region. At that time, along with aerial observations, they used ground-penetrating radar mounted on a helicopter for the first time. This made it possible to study the thickness and density of ice in hard-to-reach high-altitude areas.