President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed the hakims of the velayats to strengthen control over compliance with fire safety rules in connection with the extremely high air temperatures, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports.
"Keep constant attention to compliance with fire safety rules against the backdrop of excessive air heating. In particular, this concerns control over the use of electricity, natural gas and water," the statement said.
The head of state gave the relevant instructions during a working meeting with the participation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Tangryguly Atahalliyev and heads of regional administrations. The meeting discussed issues of development of the agricultural sector and the situation in the country's regions.
