Ecology

Clear Day — Weather Forecast for February 1

Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on February 1. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected at night in the mountains of the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, however, no precipitation is anticipated in the agricultural areas of these regions, as well as in the rest of the country. It will also be dry during the day, but fog may occur in some areas at night.

31.01.2026, 12:35
Ecology

In Bishkek, no precipitation, daytime up to +7 — weather forecast for January 31

According to Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected at night in the mountainous areas of Jalal-Abad and Batken regions, while there will be no precipitation in the agricultural zones of these regions and the rest of the territory. During the day, snow may occur in some places in Batken region, as well as in the mountains of Chui and Jalal-Abad regions, while again no precipitation is expected in the agricultural zones of these regions and other areas. Fog is also expected at night. There is a snow

30.01.2026, 13:50
Ecology

Storm Warning: Snow Avalanches Expected on the Bishkek—Osh Highway from January 31 to February 2

According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, as well as on the section of the Bishkek—Osh highway (from 198 to 255 km, including the Ala-Bel pass and Chychkan gorge), there is a predicted likelihood of avalanches, as well as snow drifts, ice, and snow cover from January 31 to February 2, 2026. Drivers are advised to maintain a distance of 500 meters when passing through hazardous areas.

30.01.2026, 13:29
Ecology

In 2026, Kyrgyzstan may face a water shortage, - Ministry of Agriculture

In the Kyrgyz Republic, a shortage of water resources may arise in 2026 due to low snow reserves, stated Janibek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, at a meeting of the "Mekenchil" parliamentary group on January 30. Deputy Aisarakan Abdibaeva raised the issue of a possible drought in 2026 and inquired about the measures planned to maintain the water balance.

30.01.2026, 11:55
Ecology

The Ministry of Emergency Situations has launched a project to enhance readiness for recovery after natural disasters.

A meeting took place at the Ministry of Emergency Situations between Kanat Karybai uulu, head of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and Stephen Goldfinch, head of the Asian Development Bank mission. This event was officially announced by the ministry's press service on January 29. During this meeting, a new regional technical assistance project initiated by the ADB was presented, aimed at "Enhancing the preparedness of countries in the

29.01.2026, 16:59
Ecology

In 2025, fishing tickets and cards worth 13.5 million soms were sold, - Ministry of Agriculture

According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, in 2025, 13 million 573 thousand 419 soms were collected from the sale of fishing licenses and cards, which is a significant increase compared to 3 million 146 thousand 149 soms in 2024. The agency noted that this success was made possible by the implementation of online ticket sales for fishing.

29.01.2026, 13:31
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Snow and fog in places — weather forecast for January 30

According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected in some areas of the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions on the night of January 30, while other regions will remain dry. During the day, snow will reappear in the Naryn region and in the foothills and mountains of the Jalal-Abad region. No precipitation is forecasted in the other regions, including Chui, Talas, Osh, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn. Fog is possible. Snow drifts and ice remain on the roads. A west wind will blow at a speed of

29.01.2026, 13:24
Ecology

The Minister of Natural Resources and the Head of the World Bank Office Discussed the Implementation of a $50 Million Project

The Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev, met with the head of the World Bank office in Kyrgyzstan, Hugh Riddle. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the meeting was also attended by Gayane Minasyan, the World Bank’s practice manager for environmental issues in Europe and Central Asia, as well as Frank van Worden and Aida Bayalieva, leading specialists and co-leaders of the AQIP project team.

29.01.2026, 10:24
Ecology

A man spilled paint on the carpet and washed it in river water. The Ministry of Natural Resources fined him 10,000 soms.

Employees of the Osh Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted an operational check based on a video on social media, where a man pours paint on a carpet and then washes it in river water. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. During the inspection, it was established that the video material was filmed by a citizen B.u.B. for advertising carpets in the high-altitude pasture of Sary-Oy in the Aksy district.

28.01.2026, 16:56
Dinara Kemelova Discussed Cooperation on Mountain Issues with a Delegation from Georgia
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Dinara Kemelova Discussed Cooperation on Mountain Issues with a Delegation from Georgia

Dinara Kemelova, the special representative of the president for the implementation of the Decade of Action, held a meeting with Alexander Khvitiashvili, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. During the discussion, which took place at the presidential administration, the possibilities for joint cooperation between the two countries within the framework of the Decade of Action were considered, as well as issues related to the global mountain agenda and the exchange of experiences

28.01.2026, 14:29
In Osh Region, a local resident had a red-listed golden eagle confiscated.
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In Osh Region, a local resident had a red-listed golden eagle confiscated.

A case of illegal captivity of a golden eagle, which is protected by the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan, was recorded in the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region. This information was received from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the country. Inspectors from the Osh Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, together with representatives of NABU and the "Bars-2" group, carried out the necessary actions regarding this

28.01.2026, 12:26
Ecology

In most of Kyrgyzstan, snow — weather forecast for January 28

Forecast for January 28: Snow is expected in most regions of Kyrgyzstan. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, snow will be observed over a significant part of the Jalal-Abad region during the night from January 27 to 28, as well as in places in the Chui, Talas, Osh, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions. Throughout the day, snow will fall in most areas of the Talas and Batken regions, as well as in places in the Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions. Difficult conditions are expected on

27.01.2026, 14:59
Ecology

Winter count of waterfowl conducted at Issyk-Kul and Orto-Tokoy Reservoir

In the biosphere zone "Issyk-Kul," a winter count of waterfowl and wetland birds took place, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources on January 27. This event was organized by the biosphere territory directorate in collaboration with employees of the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences. The count covered both Lake Issyk-Kul and the Orto-Tokoy Reservoir.

27.01.2026, 13:25
Ecology

Storm Warning: Snow Avalanches May Occur on the Ala-Bel and Chon-Ashuu Passes from January 27 to 29

According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, from January 27 to 29, precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions of the country, which may lead to various adverse phenomena. In particular, on certain sections of the highways, there is a possibility of snow avalanches, as well as the formation of snow drifts, snow cover, and ice. Specialists warn that avalanches may occur on the sections of the Bishkek—Osh highway between kilometers

27.01.2026, 13:21
Winter Bird Count Conducted at Lake Issyk-Kul and Orto-Tokoy Reservoir
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Winter Bird Count Conducted at Lake Issyk-Kul and Orto-Tokoy Reservoir

During the winter period, a count of waterfowl and wetland birds was conducted at Lake Issyk-Kul and the Orto-Tokoy Reservoir. The event was organized by the Directorate of the Biosphere Territory "Issyk-Kul" in collaboration with the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic. Annually, during the winter, spring, and autumn seasons, eco-demographic monitoring of these birds

27.01.2026, 11:19
Ecology

Fishing nets retrieved from the bottom of Issyk-Kul are being processed at a new waste recycling plant in Bishkek.

In 2023, large-scale efforts began to clean up Issyk-Kul from garbage. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES), divers have surveyed more than 1 million hectares of the lake's bottom. By the end of 2025, about 43 tons of waste had been extracted, including over 400 kilometers of fishing nets, which were handed over to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision.

27.01.2026, 10:26
Ecology

Bears, Mountain Goats, Wild Boars, and Wolves in the Khan-Teniri Nature Park

Fresh photographs of wild animals have been published in the State Nature Park "Khan-Teniri" thanks to the work of camera traps installed by the Ilbirs Foundation as part of the AMIK project. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, these images capture rare species inhabiting the high mountains, as well as their behavior in changing climate conditions. The photographs feature a bear, a herd of mountain goats, wild boars, and a group of wolves.

26.01.2026, 19:04
Camera traps captured rare inhabitants of the "Khan-Teniri" park
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Camera traps captured rare inhabitants of the "Khan-Teniri" park

In the State Natural Park "Khan-Teniri," amazing photos of wild animals have been taken. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic reported this. According to the agency's information, the installation of camera traps was carried out by the NGO "Ilbirs Fund" as part of the AMIK project.

26.01.2026, 17:50
Ecology

A Man Fined for Illegal Hunting in the Kemin District

Employees of the Chuy Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service, together with the environmental protection group "Bars" of the NABU, conducted a raid in the Kemin district from January 23 to 24. According to the press service of the Ministry of Nature, this event was organized in connection with the end of the hunting season for 2025–2026. During the raid, documents confirming the right to hunt were checked, and explanatory work was carried out with hunters regarding

26.01.2026, 17:33
Ecology

In Bishkek, daytime temperatures up to +7 — weather forecast for January 27

Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on January 27. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of January 26 to 27, snowfall is expected in the mountainous areas of Jalal-Abad and Batken regions, while no precipitation is anticipated in the rest of the republic. During the day, snow may occur in some areas of Talas, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, as well as in the mountainous areas of Chui region. In the agricultural zones of Chui region, as well as in Osh, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, no

26.01.2026, 13:38
Up to 55% of Water is Lost in the BCHK. A Project for Its Conservation Worth 37 Million Euros is Being Prepared in the KR
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Up to 55% of Water is Lost in the BCHK. A Project for Its Conservation Worth 37 Million Euros is Being Prepared in the KR

To address the problem of irrigation water shortages in Kyrgyzstan, a significant project is being developed. Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, announced this in an interview with journalists. He noted that within the framework of the program to reduce water losses in the Second Big Chui Canal (BChK), negotiations between the Government of Kyrgyzstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on financing the concreting of

26.01.2026, 11:08
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No precipitation, fog in places — weather forecast for January 26

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 26. According to data from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected only in the mountainous areas of Chui and Jalal-Abad regions during the night of January 26, while no precipitation is anticipated in the rest of the territory, including the agricultural zones of these regions.

25.01.2026, 13:34
Ecology

Deforestation Forces Mosquitoes to Switch to Human Blood

In the rapidly disappearing Atlantic Forest, mosquitoes have begun to adapt to human surroundings. A study has shown that many of them now prefer human blood over their usual sources in the wild. The results of the work were published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. This change in behavior could lead to an increased risk of spreading dangerous viruses such as dengue and Zika.

24.01.2026, 22:19
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The Prime Minister Kasymaliyev spent his day off in the mountains: a hike in "Ala-Archa" with colleagues

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, along with members of his cabinet and employees of the Presidential Administration, took a walking tour in the picturesque state natural park "Ala-Archa". According to information provided by the Cabinet of Ministers, this event was organized to promote a healthy lifestyle, strengthen team spirit among public servants, as well as to draw attention to environmental protection issues and support the development of domestic

24.01.2026, 17:43
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The Ministry of Emergency Situations showcased a stash of poaching nets retrieved from the bottom of Issyk-Kul.

The improvement of the technical equipment of the Ministry of Emergency Situations has significantly simplified the tasks of rescuers and divers, the agency's press service reports. According to the ministry's information, the diving service has acquired new boats, as well as winter and summer suits and underwater drones. Thanks to these modern technologies, over the past three years, old poaching nets that had been in the water for decades have been raised from the bottom.

24.01.2026, 15:58
Ecology

Weather forecast for January 25: Snowfalls expected in the mountains

According to the report from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected at night in the foothills and mountains of the Jalal-Abad region, as well as in the high-altitude areas of the Chui and Batken regions. Meanwhile, no precipitation is anticipated in the valley zone of the Jalal-Abad region, in the agricultural areas of the Chui and Batken regions, as well as in the Talas, Osh, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions. During the day on January 25, snow is expected in places in the Naryn region, in the foothills

24.01.2026, 14:09
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources reported on what is being done to improve air quality in Kyrgyzstan.

In Kyrgyzstan, initiatives to improve air quality are being implemented, coordinated by an interdepartmental commission led by the Minister of Ecology, Medera Mashiev. The press service of the ministry reported that in March 2025, a new composition of the commission was approved, which includes representatives from 25 different ministries and agencies, as well as deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

23.01.2026, 13:40
Ecology

Clear during the day, fog in places — weather forecast for January 24

Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on January 24. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected in some areas of Chui, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions during the night of January 24. At the same time, no precipitation is forecasted in Talas, Osh, and Batken regions. During the day, there will be no precipitation, but fog may occur in some places. Snow cover and ice remain on the roads. The wind will be from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s, while at night over the waters

23.01.2026, 13:17
Air pollution cost KR drivers 3.7 million soms in fines
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Air pollution cost KR drivers 3.7 million soms in fines

In 2025, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic recorded 202 violations of vehicle emission standards, resulting in fines totaling over 3.7 million soms. Additionally, during inspections of enterprises in the same period, 450 protocols were issued, with fines amounting to 9.87 million soms. Notifications regarding the necessity to comply with environmental standards were sent to 3,795 entities. It should be noted that since December 10, 2024, regular raids for air

23.01.2026, 12:39
In 2025, in the Kyrgyz Republic, drivers were fined over 3.7 million soms for exceeding vehicle emission standards.
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In 2025, in the Kyrgyz Republic, drivers were fined over 3.7 million soms for exceeding vehicle emission standards.

In 2025, the Ministry of Ecology of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the compilation of 202 protocols related to violations of vehicle emission standards, resulting in fines exceeding 3.7 million soms. Additionally, during inspections among business entities, 450 protocols were issued for a total amount of 9.87 million soms. At the same time, 3,795 entities received notifications about the need to comply with environmental standards.

23.01.2026, 11:53