According to IQAir data, as of November 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the air quality in Bishkek is rated at 66 AQI. This level indicates a satisfactory state of the environment.
Weather in Kyrgyzstan on November 24. According to information provided by Kyrgyzhydromet, clear weather is expected in the country on November 24, with no precipitation. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s.
According to information from IQAir, as of 11:00 on November 23, 2025, Bishkek recorded an AQI of 174. This level of air quality is classified as unhealthy.
As of November 22, 2025, according to IQAir, the air quality level in Bishkek was recorded at 67 AQI. This figure indicates a satisfactory state of the air.
Weather forecast for November 23 in the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, dry weather is expected in the republic. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s.
As of November 22, 2025, at 11:00, the air quality index in Bishkek is 181 AQI. This level is considered unhealthy.
As of 10:00 on November 21, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 125 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
As of 5:00 PM on November 21, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek, according to IQAir, is 93 AQI. This figure indicates a satisfactory state of the air.
Weather in Kyrgyzstan on November 22. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected in the country. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s.
Based on data from the National Statistical Committee, by the beginning of 2025, the total area of swamps in Kyrgyzstan will amount to 5,957 thousand hectares. The Chui region ranks first in the number of swamps, covering 3,235 thousand hectares. At the same time, the Batken region has the smallest area of marshy lands — only 25 thousand hectares.
Kyrgyzhydromet has presented the forecast for the next 7 days for Kyrgyzstan. According to the information for the period from November 21 to November 27, most regions of the country are expected to experience comfortable autumn weather with a slight cooling.
According to information from IQAir, as of November 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the air quality index in Bishkek is 71 AQI. This level of air quality is classified as satisfactory.
On November 19, the Forest Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan and the Korean Forest Service officially announced the start of a joint project titled "Enhancing the Capacity of the National Nursery System and Pilot Reforestation Considering Local Conditions." The relevant information was provided by the press service of the Forest Service. During the event, plans were discussed for the construction of modern nurseries and greenhouses in Kyrgyzstan, as well as
At the meeting of the joint commission on social protection and housing and communal services, Dinara Bekmuratova from the party "Жаңы күч – Новая сила" drew attention on November 20 to the ongoing problem with garbage in Bishkek, despite assurances from the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" about its efforts. Deputy Director of "Tazalyk" Baarkan Asanbaeva explained the delays in waste collection due to technical malfunctions and production needs. She also noted that
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on November 21. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, rain is expected in some areas of the Issyk-Kul region at night, and snow is possible in the mountains. No precipitation is anticipated in the rest of the country, and it will also be dry throughout the day.
As of 11:00 AM on November 19, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek reached 107 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
In Bishkek and the Alamedin district, the regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service initiated an investigation through the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to identify the man who promoted burners operating on used motor oil on social media. According to information provided by the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, the identity of the violator was established, and he was fined 7,500 soms, which corresponds
As of 5:00 PM on November 19, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 80 AQI, indicating satisfactory air quality. Top 3 locations with the highest pollution levels in Bishkek:
On November 18, inspectors from the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun District conducted a raid, during which two cases of illegal hunting were identified. The inspection was carried out in the rural areas of Ozyornoye and Sovkhoz Frunze, as reported by the press service of ecological supervision. As a result, the violators were fined a total of 45,000 soms under Articles 261 (Illegal hunting or extraction of wildlife) and 263 (Violation of
At the meeting of the commissions of the Bishkek City Council on November 20, Deputy Askar Abyshyev, who is also the deputy chairman of the permanent commission on the improvement of newly annexed territories, drew attention to the problem of unauthorized landfills in the village of Novopavlovka. “Although the landfill in Novopavlovka is closed, another area is now turning into a dump. Every day I receive complaints and videos from residents. Farmers' lands are becoming dumping grounds,”
The mayor of Bishkek disagreed with the opinion that the removal of minibuses from the city did not affect the level of air pollution. At a press conference, he noted that vehicles contribute to air pollution by 45%. "If it weren't for catalysts and other means, minibuses would significantly worsen the environmental situation. Recently, there has been an increased number of vehicles in Bishkek, which negatively impacts the ecology," the mayor emphasized.
On November 18, employees of the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamedin District conducted raids at coal bases in the capital. During the inspection, the fractional composition of the coal being sold was analyzed. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, it was revealed during the checks that coal of a fine fraction, containing particles ranging from 0 to 13 mm, is being delivered to the capital. The coal was
During the meeting of the commissions on social issues and housing and communal services of the Bishkek City Council, which took place on November 20, the deputies discussed the state of the purification systems at the capital's CHPP. Deputy Rysbay Amatov, representing the "El Ümütü" party, raised the issue of filtration at the Bishkek CHPP. He noted that the city's residents regularly express dissatisfaction with air quality and inquired about the annual funding for filter
On November 18, employees of the Chui Regional Office of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted a raid in the village of Aral and discovered an instance of unauthorized arson. According to information provided by the ecological supervision, a man was burning dried grass, reeds, and other waste in the fields of this area.
On November 19, 40 seedlings of Tien Shan spruce were planted in the Saymaluu-Tash Natural Park as part of the national program "Zhashyl Muras." This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. This initiative aims to restore the forest resources of the park, strengthen ecosystems, and increase green plantings.
A raid to control the quality of coal at trading bases took place in Bishkek, as reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. As part of this event, inspections of coal bases located in the capital were conducted. During the inspection, the fractional composition of the sold coal was analyzed, which turned out to be a mixture of fine particles ranging from 0 to 13 mm. It was established that this coal comes from Kara-Keche, and the
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on November 20. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, rain is possible at night in some areas of the Talas and Issyk-Kul regions, while snow is expected in the highlands of the Chui and Jalal-Abad regions. In the remaining regions, including the agricultural zones of the Chui and Jalal-Abad regions, no precipitation is anticipated.
A tender has been announced for the construction of the administrative building "Zhashyl Muras" by the rural administration of the Burghandy-Dostuk rural district in the Nooken region of the Jalal-Abad region. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the method of unlimited procurement is being applied.
Osh State University (OshSU) has become the site for the opening of an inter-institutional research center dedicated to studying air pollution, named IRCAPS. The ceremony, held on November 19, gathered numerous participants, including a delegation led by Nobutoshi Nawa, a professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and a renowned scientist, as well as Nishigato Kotaro, a representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Kyrgyzstan. The university rector, Kudaiberdy
At the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil, the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan, Meder Mashiev, is actively participating. The conference is taking place in the city of Belém with around 50,000 representatives from 190 countries.
At the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, taking place in Belém (Brazil), the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan, Meder Mashiev, addresses an audience of about 50,000 participants from 190 countries. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, on November 18, Mashiev made a statement during the high-level segment of the conference, emphasizing that Kyrgyzstan is characterized by
A National Seminar was held in Bishkek dedicated to the approval of the State Program for the Protection of Biological Diversity until 2040. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision reported that this program is an important strategic document for Kyrgyzstan in the field of biodiversity conservation and sustainable ecosystem management.
In the Khan-Teniri Nature Park, a herd of argali was captured on video during the wildlife census for the year 2025. According to information provided by the park administration, the argali were spotted in the Adyr-Tör area. The recording was made on November 15.
According to IQAir, as of 11:00 on November 18, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 117 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
As of 5:00 PM on November 18, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek, according to IQAir, is 96 AQI. This level of air quality is considered satisfactory.
A photograph of a bear was captured by a camera trap in the State Nature Park "Khan-Teniri". According to information provided by park staff, as part of the wildlife monitoring for 2025, rangers noticed bear tracks and set up camera traps along the presumed path of its movement.
Based on IQAir data, the air quality in Bishkek at 17:00 on November 17, 2025, is 139 AQI. This level is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.
A raid aimed at checking compliance with environmental standards by motor vehicles took place in the city of Osh. Information about this was provided by the Osh Regional Department of Environmental and Technical Supervision, which is part of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision.
Alexandra Solovyova, the UNDP Resident Representative in Kyrgyzstan, emphasized the importance of biodiversity issues in the current context. In her opinion, the country's mountain ecosystems are under threat due to climate change, which negatively affects rare animals such as the snow leopard. She noted that government initiatives and the development of a biodiversity strategy until 2040 are examples of effective cooperation between the state, scientific community, and private sector,
The municipal inspection of the Bishkek mayor's office conducts daily raids aimed at protecting the atmospheric air and identifying environmental violators. According to the inspection, from November 10 to 16, 7 cases of burning garbage and leaves were recorded. As a result, 7 protocols were drawn up for a total amount of 52,000 soms.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a program worth $56.4 million (approximately 5 billion soms at the current exchange rate) aimed at supporting the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in enhancing their capacity to respond to natural disasters. According to information on the bank's official website, the funding for the program will be provided through a grant of $53.1 million from the Asian Development Fund (ADF), as well as co-financing of $3.3 million from the Asia-Pacific
Almaz Musaev, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan, stated the urgent need to update the country's Red Book. According to Musaev, the last update of this document took place quite a long time ago, and it is time to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the state of flora and fauna to prepare a new edition.
A national seminar was held in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where the state program for biodiversity conservation until 2040 and the corresponding Action Plan until 2030 (NBSAP) were presented. This program serves as the main strategic document in the country concerning the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity. It was developed in accordance with the Kunming-Montreal Global Framework for Biodiversity and reflects key priorities for national development until 2040.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced its intention to allocate 50% of its annual lending portfolio to climate-related projects by 2030. This statement was made on November 17 by the bank's Vice President Inmin Yang at the business forum of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) held in Bishkek. During the two-day event, participants will discuss the implementation of key aspects of cooperation, such as improving business corridors, eliminating bottlenecks, and joint
In recent days, advertisements for the sale of burners operating on used motor oil from cars have appeared on social media, reports the Environmental Supervision Service. The regional branch of this service in Bishkek and the Alamudun district has sent an official letter to local law enforcement agencies requesting to identify those who posted such advertisements.
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on November 19. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, snowfall is expected in the high-altitude regions of the Jalal-Abad region on the night of November 19. At the same time, no precipitation is anticipated in the rest of this region and in agricultural areas. During the day, rain may occur in some places in the Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, while snow is also expected in the mountains of the Chui region, whereas no precipitation will be
Kyrgyzstan, represented by the special representative of the president for the mountain agenda, Dinara Kemelova, is participating in the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP-30), taking place in the city of Belém, Brazil. As reminded by the president's press service, Kyrgyzstan leads the Mountain Group under the Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
According to the data from the Environmental Pollution Monitoring Department, from November 7 to 13 of this year, the average daily concentration of major pollutants in the air in Bishkek exceeded the permissible norms by two times. This indicates a continuous deterioration of the ecological situation in the capital.