According to IQAir, as of 5:00 PM on January 6, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is 213 AQI. This level indicates a very unhealthy atmosphere.
According to information from IQAir, as of January 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality index in Bishkek is 175 AQI. This level is considered unhealthy.
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 7. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected in the country. Snow drifts and ice may occur on mountain and foothill road sections. Fog will be observed in some areas at night. The wind speed from the southeast will be 5-10 m/s.
As of 11:00 on January 5, 2026, the air quality in Bishkek is rated at 141 AQI. This level of the index is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
On January 3, in the village of Taran-Bazar, local resident Z.S. handed over a wild specimen of a roe deer to inspectors from the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, this person had temporarily kept the roe deer in his home and decided to seek help from the inspectors himself.
According to the monitoring conducted using camera traps, there has been a significant increase in the population of wild animals in the State Nature Park "Khan-Teniri." The Ministry of Natural Resources reports that particularly notable is the increase in the population of the brown bear, which is listed in the Red Book of the Kyrgyz Republic. This species is also known as the Tian Shan white-clawed bear, highlighting its uniqueness and value for nature conservation.
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 6. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected in the country. There will be a snow cover and ice on the roads. Fog is possible in some regions at night. The wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s. Air temperature: Chui Region at night 0...-5 during the day +6...+11 Talas Region at night -1...-6 during the day +4...+9 Batken Region at night 0...-5 during the day +5...+10 Osh and Jalal-Abad Regions at night 0...-5 during
On January 4, a raid was conducted in the Issyk-Kul region, organized by the regional department of the Ecology and Technical Supervision Service in cooperation with the tourist-ecological police. This information was provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. As a result of the operation, instances of illegal fishing were identified. During the raid, old synthetic nets of Chinese manufacture with a total length of 1100 meters were discovered and seized.
In the State Nature Park "Khan-Teniri," there is an increase in the population of wild animals, particularly rare brown bears. In 2025, photographs of bears captured by camera traps were published. According to park information, the current number of brown bears, also known as Tian Shan brown bears, has reached 20 individuals.
According to information from IQAir, as of 5:00 PM on January 4, 2026, the air pollution level in Bishkek is 129 AQI. This figure is classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups.
According to information from IQAir, as of 5:00 PM on January 3, 2026, the air quality in Bishkek is 68 AQI. This level is considered satisfactory.
As of 5:00 PM on January 2, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek, according to IQAir, is 86 AQI. This figure is classified as satisfactory.
On January 3, in the Uzgen district, employees of the Osh regional office of the Environmental Supervision Service conducted raids to monitor compliance with hunting regulations. According to the press service of the environmental supervision, during the inspection, one violator was identified, who was fined 12,500 soms in accordance with Article 263 of the Code of Offenses concerning violations of hunting rules.
On January 3, employees of the Talas Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted an inspection in the Kümüştak gorge in the Bakai-Ata district. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, during the raid, a citizen with the initials S.M.K. was found engaged in the washing of placer gold without the proper permits issued in accordance with established requirements.
On January 1, inspectors from the Osh Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, together with employees from the Department of Specially Protected Natural Areas and Biodiversity of the Ministry of Natural Resources, as well as members of the "Bars-2" group from NABU, conducted raids in the hunting grounds of the Kara-Suu and Aravan districts. During the inspection conducted in the Kumböz Papanskoy Aiyl Aimak area, it was found that three men were
On January 4, raids were conducted in the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul, organized by inspectors from the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service in collaboration with the eco-tourism police. According to the press service of the Ministry of Nature, measures were taken during the operation against illegal fishing, which allowed for the removal of old synthetic fishing nets totaling 1,100 meters in length from the water bodies.
Inspectors of the Ecological Supervision Department of the Jalal-Abad region conducted preventive measures to ensure the safety of winter recreation in the village of Arstanbap-Ata in the Bazar-Korgon district on January 3. According to a report from the Ecological Supervision Service, the main goal of these activities was to prevent accidents during the winter period, ensure the safety of citizens, and inform vacationers about the rules of conduct on the slopes. During the events, inspectors
On January 2, employees of the Batken Regional Department of the Environmental Supervision Service conducted informational activities in the area of Töö-Jayloo, located in the Leilek district. According to information provided by the Environmental Supervision Service, discussions were organized with vacationers during the raid, during which issues of environmental protection, maintaining cleanliness, and preventing illegal hunting were addressed.
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan for January 5. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, precipitation is expected on the night of January 5 in some areas of Chui and Issyk-Kul regions — rain mixed with snow, and in mountainous and foothill areas — only snow. No precipitation is expected in the rest of the country. During the day, rain mixed with snow and snow in mountainous regions are also possible in Issyk-Kul region, while the majority of the territory will remain dry. Snow drifts and
On December 30, inspectors from the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted preventive measures in tubing areas in the Ak-Suu district. The press service of the Ministry of Nature reported that the main goal of these activities is to prevent accidents during winter recreation, ensure safety for citizens, and inform vacationers about safety rules.
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on January 4. According to the Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Service, no precipitation is expected at night. During the day, rain will fall in some areas of the Chui and Batken regions, while snow will accumulate in the foothills and mountainous areas. The Jalal-Abad region will also see snow in the mountains, but there will be no precipitation in the rest of the territory and in the agricultural zone. Snow drifts and ice patches may form on the roads. A western
According to IQAir, as of 11:00 AM on January 3, 2026, the air quality level in Bishkek is 62 AQI. This figure indicates a satisfactory state of the atmosphere.
According to IQAir data, in Bishkek, on December 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM, an AQI of 97 was recorded. This level indicates satisfactory air quality.
According to IQAir, as of 11:00 AM on January 2, 2026, the air quality level in Bishkek is 94 AQI. This index indicates satisfactory air quality.
It is expected that there will be no precipitation in Kyrgyzstan on January 3. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, fog is possible in some areas during the night and morning hours.
Snow leopards in the territory of the State Natural Park "Khan-Teniri" continue to maintain their population at a stable level. The data was recorded during monitoring conducted in 2025. All individuals were spotted throughout the park, and photographs of these animals were taken using camera traps.
According to IQAir data, as of January 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality index in Bishkek is 70 AQI. This level is rated as satisfactory.
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 2. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of January 2, significant portions of the Chui and Talas regions, as well as parts of the Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, are expected to experience rain and snow, with predominantly snow anticipated in the foothills and mountainous areas.
Based on information from IQAir, at 11:00 on January 1, 2026, the air pollution level in Bishkek is 72 AQI. This figure indicates satisfactory air quality.
The weather in Kyrgyzstan on January 1. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of December 31 to January 1, precipitation in the form of rain and snow is expected in most areas of the Chui and Talas regions, as well as snow in mountainous and foothill areas. These weather conditions may also affect the Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions in places.
According to IQAir, as of December 31, 2025, at 11:00, the air quality index in Bishkek is 77 AQI. This figure is characterized as satisfactory.
The snow leopard found in the Kemin district has been temporarily placed in a rehabilitation center for medical observation, reports the Ministry of Natural Resources. The initial examination showed that the animal has no visible injuries, and its condition is assessed as satisfactory.
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on December 31. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected at night in the Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, while no precipitation is forecasted in the Chuy, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions.
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has presented for public discussion a draft law "On Amendments to the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on Offenses." This draft law is developed to implement powers in the field of environmental protection control, as well as to enhance supervision in the areas of industrial safety, mining supervision, and subsurface resource protection. It is also intended to ensure prompt response to violations of environmental
A snow leopard wandered onto the property of a local resident in the village of Boroldoy, located in the Kemin district. This information was provided by relatives of the property owner, who reported the incident to AKIpress. The incident occurred at night, around 1 AM on December 30, when the animal climbed onto an oak tree located on the property.
In Bishkek and the Chui region, strong winds are forecasted throughout the day. This is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). The speed of gusts of the western wind may reach 15-20 m/s.
On December 29, a solemn ceremony was held at the Ministry of Natural Resources to award the winners of the republican competition "The Cleanest City" and "The Cleanest Ayil District." According to the ministry's press service, the Minister of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev, presented certificates and valuable prizes to the winners in the following categories:
As of December 29, 2025, according to IQAir, the air pollution level in Bishkek is recorded at 61 AQI. This index indicates satisfactory air quality.
According to IQAir data, as of 5:00 PM on December 28, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 90 AQI. This level of air quality is considered satisfactory.
As of December 29, 2025, according to IQAir, at 11:00 the air quality index in Bishkek is 72 AQI. This figure indicates a satisfactory state of the air.
The weather in Kyrgyzstan on December 30. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected at night. At the same time, during the day, snow is forecasted in the mountainous areas of Jalal-Abad and Batken regions. In the agricultural areas of these regions, as well as in other parts of the country, no precipitation is predicted. There may be snow drifts and icy conditions on the roads, with a southeast wind blowing at a speed of 5-10 m/s.
On December 24, raids were conducted in the Bakai-Ata district organized by inspectors from the Talas Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service in collaboration with representatives of the Bakai-Ata District Police Department. The purpose of the event was to prevent violations in the field of environmental protection. According to information from the Ecological Supervision Service, during the inspections, a case was recorded where a local resident, S. u. M., was hunting without
The Ministry of Ecology has imposed penalties for unauthorized bonfires in Ala-Too Square. According to the agency, this violation was identified during a conducted raid, and appropriate actions were taken. A fine of 28,000 soms was imposed on the legal entity. In addition, an agreement was reached with the violator to completely cease bonfire activities starting from December 29.
According to IQAir data, in Bishkek on December 28, 2025, at 11:00, the air quality index is 91 AQI. This indicates that the air quality is satisfactory.
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on December 29. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected in some regions during the night hours. Throughout the day, rain and snow are possible in the Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, especially in mountainous areas, while no precipitation is anticipated in the rest of the territory.
The question of the 22 million euros became relevant back in 2022 when the president inspected the landfill and spoke with local residents. This was stated by the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, discussing the "eaten" funds intended for the construction of a waste processing plant. According to Junushaliev, the president then instructed law enforcement agencies to investigate the situation.
According to information from IQAir, as of 5:00 PM on December 27, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek reached 198 AQI. This level is classified as unhealthy.
During the opening ceremony of the new Eco-Technology Plant for the disposal of solid household waste and electricity production, President Sadyr Japarov noted that the previous authorities promised to build the plant, but instead spent 16 million euros out of the 22 million received from Europe on improper use, resulting in only a hut being constructed. “There are 6 million euros left in the bank, which we are returning to Europe. The city administration must cover the expenses for these 16