According to data from the International Meteorological Organization, the average temperature on the planet has risen by 1.9 degrees, which in turn leads to accelerated glacial melting. As a result of this process, high-altitude lakes are forming, posing a threat of overflow. Currently, there are about 2000 such lakes in Kyrgyzstan, of which approximately 600 fall into the category of high danger — they can overflow and threaten settlements located below.
The Deputy Minister also cited examples of recent incidents. For instance, in 2024, the overflow of the Western Zyndan lake occurred in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region. Last year, the Takyr-Tor lake overflowed twice, forcing the evacuation of about a thousand people and the closure of roads.
According to Mambetov, the rate of glacial melting is increasing every year, leading to an increase in water resources and the formation of new overflow-prone lakes.
