According to Windy.com, the air temperature in Bishkek on January 23 at 09:55 was recorded at -5°C. Wind: moderate, from the west, with a speed of up to 6 m/s, gusts reaching 13 m/s. Snowfall continues.
The meeting at the Ministry of Natural Resources, held on January 21 under the chairmanship of Minister Meder Mashiev, was aimed at discussing the inventory of municipal wastewater treatment facilities (MWTF) in the country. According to the ministry's press service, the purpose of the event was to develop comprehensive measures and make decisions regarding the construction, reconstruction, and modernization of outdated treatment facilities.
In Bishkek, work continues on the reconstruction of the wastewater treatment facilities, with a total cost of 56 million US dollars. The press service of the Bishkek city administration reported this on January 22. As of now, certain results have already been achieved: two reservoirs have been put into operation and an automated control system has been implemented.
New exciting photos of wild animals captured in their natural habitat have been obtained in the State Natural Park "Khan-Teniri." This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. The camera trap, installed by experts in May 2025, recorded a rich diversity of local fauna in December. The recordings show bears, snow leopards, lynxes, mountain goats, hares, and a pack of wolves.
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on January 23. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, precipitation is expected during the night in most areas of Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, as well as locally in Naryn region. In some parts of Chui and Jalal-Abad regions, snow will fall intensively. During the day, snow will continue over a larger territory of Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, as well as locally in Batken region. Fog is possible in some
On January 22, in the Panfilov district, inspectors from the Ecological Supervision Service of the Chui region discovered a case of illegal hunting. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Nature, during the inspection, it was established that two men had shot three pheasants without permission. The hunters were apprehended at the scene of the crime.
The State Natural Park "Khan-Teniri" has released fresh wildlife photographs captured by camera traps. These images showcase rare animal species such as the snow leopard and lynx, as well as mountain goats, foxes, and a pack of wolves. Interestingly, tourists were also walking along the same route where these shots were taken.
In the Chon-Kemin Nature Park, winter feeding of wild animals continues. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Nature, rangers have placed hay at special feeding sites along the "Zhanibek" route. During the monitoring conducted, roe deer were observed coming to the feeding sites, and traces of wild boar were also found. Animal counts are carried out using a smart monitoring system.
At the parliamentary session on January 22, the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, noted that this winter, Bishkek has for the first time several times demonstrated air quality indicators corresponding to the "green zone." According to him, based on daily measurements, the capital transitioned into the green zone, and "as usual, there is no smog." The city authorities conducted research on the causes of smog and its consequences, as well as implemented
As of 11:00 on January 22, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is 165 AQI. This level is considered unhealthy.
According to IQAir data, as of January 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air pollution level in Bishkek is 200 AQI. This index indicates unhealthy conditions.
A meeting was held in Bishkek under the leadership of the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev, where issues related to the digitalization of the geological sector and the preparation of the information system "Nedra" for testing were discussed. As noted in the agency's statement, within the framework of this digitalization, the Geological Service of Kyrgyzstan is developing a geological information system called "Nedra." The
At the parliament meeting on January 21, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Erkayim Seitkazieva drew attention to the problem of the landfill located in the village of Gagarin in the Issyk-Ata district. She noted that the Jeek rural administration's solid waste landfill burns almost every day in the summer. Despite the dispatch of 4-5 fire trucks from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, it proves impossible to completely extinguish the fire hotspots.
According to IQAir data, as of 11:00 on January 21, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is recorded at 124 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow will fall in some areas of the Talas and Batken regions, as well as in the mountainous parts of the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions during the night of January 22. However, in the agricultural zones of the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, as well as in the Chuy, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, no precipitation is expected. During the day, snow is anticipated in most of the Talas, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, as well as in some areas of the Chuy and Osh
In a new report from the Institute of Water Resources at the United Nations University, it is stated that humanity is entering a period that can be characterized as "global water bankruptcy." According to the UN, about 75% of the world's population, which amounts to approximately 6.1 billion people, live in areas with unstable or extremely limited freshwater supplies. Every year, nearly 4 billion people face significant water shortages for at least one month.
In the Botanical Garden named after E. Gareev in Bishkek, work is underway to install new fences and clear areas of invasive plants. This was reported on January 21 by the deputy director of the garden, Nurlan Albanov, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio." According to Albanov, the old fences, which were installed between 1962 and 1964, have fallen into disrepair, resulting in gaps in some areas that allow people to freely enter the garden's territory.
As part of the project to improve the Botanical Garden, it is planned to tidy up the area stretching from Sukhe-Bator Street to the Southern Highway. This was reported on January 21 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" by Nurlan Albanov, the deputy director of the Botanic Garden. The area of the site is approximately 80 hectares. On this territory, it is planned to set up laboratories dedicated to fruit and berry crops, as well as to create a special experimental botanical
According to IQAir data, on January 20, 2026, at 11:00, the air quality index in Bishkek was recorded at 144 AQI. This level is considered harmful for vulnerable groups.
In the E. Gareev Botanical Garden in Bishkek, plans are underway to create new areas for recreation and scientific research, including a children's sports playground, a workout zone, an open-air amphitheater, and a modern conference hall. These initiatives were announced on January 21 by Deputy Director Nurlan Albanov during the "Birinchi Radio" program. The deputy director emphasized that the decisions to improve infrastructure were based on international experience. Specialists
At a recent parliamentary session, Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova (District No. 3) reported that Bishkek has once again found itself among the cities with high levels of air pollution, where coal burning plays a significant role. According to her information, coal is one of the main sources of smog, releasing harmful substances such as carbon monoxide and arsenic when burned, which adversely affect health. In connection with this problem, smokeless stoves have been implemented in Mongolia and other
On January 20, an extended meeting was held at the Ministry of Natural Resources, where the process of digitizing the agency was discussed. Under the leadership of Minister Meder Mashiev, representatives from structural and subordinate departments, as well as regional authorities, JSC "Tündük," and CJSC "Alpha Telecom" participated in the event. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Minister Mashiev and the chairwoman of JSC "Tündük,"
According to IQAir data, as of January 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality index in Bishkek is 122 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups.
Deputy Gulai Mashrapova (District 8) has requested to check the "Asphalt-Beton Group" plant for compliance with environmental standards in the Kara-Suu district. During the parliament session, she noted that local residents are expressing dissatisfaction with the smoke coming from the plant. The plant suspended its operations on December 20 due to unfavorable weather conditions and plans to resume activities with the arrival of warm weather. The deputy insists on an inspection to
Construction of mini-football fields has begun in the Botanical Garden on a plot with rocky soil. This was reported on January 21 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" by Nurbek Albanov, the deputy director of the garden. According to him, the Botanical Garden, located on Akhunbaev Street, covers an area of 127 hectares, and the mini-football fields will be situated near the entrance from this street.
A working meeting initiated by Belarusian representatives was held in Bishkek in the format of a video conference. The main focus was on environmental issues, solid waste management, and the exchange of international experience in waste recycling, reports the press service of the city mayor's office. The event was attended by Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev, the Ambassador of Belarus to Kyrgyzstan Sergey Molunov, as well as the Minister of Housing and Communal Services Gennady Trubilo and the
According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, precipitation is expected in Kyrgyzstan on January 21. During the night, snow is possible in some areas of the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, as well as in the mountainous areas of the Batken region. No precipitation is forecasted in the agricultural zones of the Batken region and the rest of the territory. During the day, snow will also be observed in the mountainous areas of the Batken region, while there will be no precipitation in the agricultural
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a public discussion on a draft resolution to ban the export from the country of used catalysts, as well as slag, ash, and residues of precious metals contained in them. The main goal of this project is to protect the health of the population and the environment, as well as to reduce air pollution caused by vehicle emissions.
As of 5:00 PM on January 19, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is 217 AQI. This value indicates very unhealthy conditions.
Wastewater treatment facilities represent one of the key environmental issues. With the increase in population in large settlements, resource consumption also rises, yet the infrastructure for wastewater treatment remains unchanged. This was stated by the Minister of Ecology, Meder Mashiyev, in an interview with AKIpress. According to him, many treatment facilities in small towns were built back in the Soviet era.
On January 19, specialists from the Ministry of Natural Resources collected samples of industrial emissions at the waste processing plant located at the Bishkek city sanitary landfill. As noted by the ministry's press service, these studies are aimed at assessing the impact of the enterprise on the ecological situation in the region.
On January 19, 2026, specialists from the Department of Environmental Monitoring took samples of emissions from the waste processing plant located at the sanitary landfill in Bishkek. This was reported by the Ministry of Nature of the Kyrgyz Republic. The studies are aimed at determining the impact of this enterprise on the environmental situation in the region. During the monitoring, laboratory tests are conducted on a number of parameters, including nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide, nitrogen
From January 19 to 21, adverse weather conditions are expected in Kyrgyzstan, caused by strong winds and precipitation. Snow avalanches are forecasted, as well as the formation of snow drifts and ice in mountainous areas, as well as on the following sections of highways: - Bishkek—Osh (section 121-138 km, Töö-Ashuu Pass);
According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected in several regions on the night of January 20. During the day, snow may fall in the Chui, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, as well as in the mountainous and foothill areas of the Jalal-Abad region. No precipitation is expected in other areas. Fog formation is also possible at night and in the morning. Road conditions will be unfavorable due to snow cover and ice. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s. Temperature readings:
According to information from IQAir, as of 11:00 on January 19, 2026, the air quality level in Bishkek is recorded at 227 AQI. This level is considered very unhealthy.
According to IQAir, on January 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality in Bishkek was recorded at 211 AQI. This level indicates a very unhealthy atmosphere.
According to IQAir data, as of 5:00 PM on January 17, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is 87 AQI. This value is considered satisfactory.
On January 17, in the village of Kara-Jyghach, located in the Alamudun district, employees of the Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun district conducted a raid aimed at curbing poaching. According to information provided by the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, during the event, which was carried out based on received operational data, a man was detained for illegal hunting and had managed to shoot several pheasants.
According to IQAir, at 11:00 on January 17, 2026, the air pollution level in Bishkek was 59 AQI. This level is classified as satisfactory.
On January 15, in the city of Kainy, employees of the Chui Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted an inspection following a social media post from January 14. According to information from the Ecological Supervision Service, the inspection revealed the illegal discharge of sewage into the local territory, carried out by the municipal enterprise "Kainy Service," which is subordinate to the city administration.
As of January 19, according to data from Windy.com, the temperature in Bishkek at 09:10 is -12°C. The wind is from the east, with a speed of 1 m/s, gusting up to 4 m/s. Variable cloudiness is observed.
Weather forecast for January 19 in Kyrgyzstan. Throughout the night, some areas of the Issyk-Kul region are expected to see snow, while in other parts of the country, no precipitation is predicted. During the day, snow may again be possible in the Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, and Naryn regions, while the rest of the territory will also remain dry. Fog is possible in some areas. There will be snow cover and ice on the roads. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s, with wind speeds
In Kyrgyzstan, a sharp deterioration in weather conditions is expected on January 18 and 19: snowfalls are anticipated, with intense precipitation in some areas. The accumulation of wet snow on trees and power lines will also become one of the issues. This information is provided by Kyrgyzhydromet. Fog and the presence of snow cover on the road surface are also expected, which will lead to the formation of ice. Snowdrifts may occur in mountainous areas. The western wind may strengthen to 15-20
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on January 18. During the night, a significant part of the country will be covered with snow. During the day, snow will fall only in some areas of Chui, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, while no precipitation is expected in Talas, Osh, and Batken regions. Snowdrifts and icy conditions are possible on the roads. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s, with gusts reaching 15-20 m/s in the west of Issyk-Kul lake, according to data from
On January 17, significant deterioration of weather conditions is predicted in Kyrgyzstan: snow is possible in some areas, and in certain regions, intense precipitation is expected. Additionally, wet snow may accumulate on wires and trees, as reported by Kyrgyzhydromet. Fog is also possible in some places. Snow drifts and ice slicks will be observed on the roads, and snowdrifts are expected in mountainous areas. The strength of the western wind may reach 15-20 m/s in some places.
On January 16, at an off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups "Mekentchil" and "Ata Jurt" of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies Burun Amanova and Mahabat Mavlyanova discussed possible measures to combat smog in Bishkek. Amanova suggested paying attention to the experience of several Chinese cities where a ban on the use of gasoline cars has been implemented.
At the off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups of the Jogorku Kenesh "Ata Jurt" and "Mekenchil" on January 16, Deputy Nurlan Azygaliev discussed the funds allocated to Bishkek from 2013 to 2015 for the implementation of the waste processing plant project. The deputy pointed out that a total of 22 million euros was allocated, of which 3 million euros were grant funds, 11 million euros were provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the
As reported by IQAir, as of 5:00 PM on January 16, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is 76 AQI. This level indicates satisfactory air quality.