Ecology

Why is it still cold despite the warming forecast, and what causes the daily fog? Meteorologists' answer

Despite the expected warming, negative temperatures are still observed in some areas. This is due to the inflow of cold continental air, the formation of a temperature inversion, and radiative cooling at night. This was reported by specialists from Kyrgyzhydromet in an interview for AKIpress. According to meteorologists, the inversion hinders the warming of the lower layers of the atmosphere, especially in the morning hours. No precipitation is forecasted in the coming days, as weather

09.01.2026, 14:30
Ecology

Fog in places at night and in the morning — weather forecast for January 10

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 10. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected. Fog may occur in some areas at night and in the morning. There is a snowpack on mountain and foothill road sections, and ice may form. The wind is coming from the southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s.

09.01.2026, 14:26
Ecology

In the village of Jalal-Abad region, a local resident was fined for unauthorized dumping

Employees of the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service carried out monitoring and operational activities in the Nooken District regarding illegal waste accumulation. According to the ecological supervision service, on January 6, unauthorized landfills were discovered in the village of Chek and near the "Panorama" cafe in Kyzyl-Kiya. Warnings were issued to the responsible individuals.

09.01.2026, 11:52
Ecology

In the Uzgen District, 5 men were fined for violating fishing regulations

On January 5, in the Uzgen district, employees of the Osh regional office of the Environmental Supervision Service conducted a raid to monitor compliance with fishing regulations. According to information provided by the Environmental Supervision Service, the raid resulted in the identification of 5 men who violated amateur fishing rules. Penalties totaling 5,000 soms were imposed on the violators in accordance with Article 266 of the Code of Offenses (Violation of Fishing Rules).

09.01.2026, 10:36
Ecology

Illegal hunting, fishing, and burning of dry grass. The Environmental Supervision Service conducted raids in the Osh region.

On January 6, employees of the Osh Regional Administration and the Biodiversity Department of the Ecological Supervision Service, as well as representatives of the "Bars-2" NABU group, conducted raids in the Kara-Suu, Alay, and Uzgen districts. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, during the inspections, fines were imposed on three men for illegal fishing, with a total penalty amounting to 3,000 soms in accordance with Article 266 of the Code of

09.01.2026, 10:02
Ecology

No precipitation, up to +11 during the day — weather forecast for January 9

Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on January 9. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, clear weather without precipitation is expected on January 9. However, snow drifts and icy conditions may occur on mountain and foothill sections of the roads. Fog will be observed in some areas during the night and morning. The wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s.

08.01.2026, 15:15
Ecology

The Minister of Construction inspected the construction of wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata

On January 7, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdin Oruntaev visited the construction site of the wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata, located in the Issyk-Kul region. This project is being implemented as part of the initiative for "Environmental Management of Lake Issyk-Kul and Sustainable Tourism Development."

08.01.2026, 08:34
Ecology

Fog is expected in Bishkek and the Chui region.

According to the data from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, fog is expected to form in Bishkek and the Chui region over the next three hours and during the night. In foggy conditions, visibility may be reduced to 500 meters.

07.01.2026, 19:24
Ecology

The shallowing of Lake Issyk-Kul is present, but it is more of a cyclical nature, - Minister Meder Mashiev

According to the Minister of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev, the shallowing of Lake Issyk-Kul has a cyclical nature. One cycle lasts 330 years, and in the 1960s and 70s, the water level reached its peak, after which it began to decline. The head of the Ministry of Natural Resources reported this in an interview with AKIpress. The minister noted that this process is controllable, although some changes are observed.

07.01.2026, 17:29
Ecology

A resident of a village in Jalal-Abad handed over a wild roe deer to environmental inspectors.

On January 3, a resident of the village of Taran-Bazar named Z.S. handed over a wild roe deer to inspectors from the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service. According to information provided by the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, this local resident had temporarily kept the animal at his home and initiated contact with specialists himself.

05.01.2026, 17:36
In the "Khan-Teniri" Park, an increase in the population of wild animals has been recorded
Ecology

In the "Khan-Teniri" Park, an increase in the population of wild animals has been recorded

As a result of recent monitoring conducted using camera traps and specialized equipment, a stable increase in the population of wild animals has been recorded in the State Nature Park "Khan-Teniri". According to reports from the Ministry of Natural Resources, particular attention is drawn to the increase in the population of the brown bear, which is listed in the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan. Local brown bears are also known as Tian Shan white-clawed bears, highlighting their uniqueness

05.01.2026, 15:30
Kilometer-Long Poacher Nets Discovered and Seized at Issyk-Kul
Ecology

Kilometer-Long Poacher Nets Discovered and Seized at Issyk-Kul

On January 4, the regional office of the Ecology and Technical Supervision Service for the Issyk-Kul region, together with the tourist-ecological police, conducted a raid. This was reported on the website of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. As a result of the activities, instances of illegal fishing were identified, during which Chinese synthetic nets totaling 1,100 meters in length were seized from the water bodies.

05.01.2026, 12:14
Ecology

Photo - The number of red-listed brown bears in "Khan-Teniri" has increased to 20 individuals

On the territory of the State Natural Park "Khan-Teniri," there is an increase in the population of wild animals, including the red-listed brown bear. In this nature reserve, photos of bears captured by camera traps in 2025 have been published. According to information provided by the park, there are currently up to 20 individuals of brown bears, also known as Tien Shan brown bears, residing in "Khan-Teniri."

05.01.2026, 10:37
Ecology

Violations in the Field of Subsoil Use and Fishing Identified in the Bakai-Ata District - Environmental Supervision Service

In the Kümüştak gorge, located in the Bakai-Ata district, a raid was conducted on January 3 by employees of the Talas Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service. According to the ecological and technical supervision, during the inspection, a citizen named S.M.K. was found engaged in the washing of placer gold. However, his permit documents did not meet the requirements.

04.01.2026, 23:16
Ecology

The Ecological Supervision Service in the Jalal-Abad Region Checked Tubing Locations

On January 3, inspectors from the Ecological Supervision Service in the Jalal-Abad region conducted checks at locations designated for winter recreation and tubing in the village of Arstanbap-Ata, located in the Bazar-Korgon district. As clarified by the Ecological Supervision Service, the main goal of this initiative is to prevent accidents during winter activities, ensure the safety of citizens, and inform vacationers about the rules of conduct at such events.

04.01.2026, 22:40
Ecology

Lake Issyk-Kul Cleared of 1100 Meters of Poacher Nets

On January 4, specialists from the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, together with the ecological police, conducted raids on Lake Issyk-Kul. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources reported that during these activities, measures were taken against illegal fishing, resulting in the seizure of 1100 meters of old synthetic fishing nets.

04.01.2026, 22:07
Ecology

In the Uzgen District, a man was fined 12,500 soms for violating hunting regulations

On January 3, inspectors from the Osh Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted raids in the Uzgen District aimed at ensuring compliance with hunting regulations. As a result of the raid, one violator was identified, who was fined 12,500 soms, in accordance with Article 263 of the Code of Offenses (Violation of Hunting Rules).

04.01.2026, 22:06
Ecology

In Osh Region, 3 men illegally kept 7 grey-headed goldfinches in a cage. They were fined 30,000 soms.

On January 1, raids were conducted in the hunting grounds of the Kara-Suy and Aravan districts, organized by inspectors from the Osh Regional Office of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service in collaboration with staff from the Department of Specially Protected Natural Areas and Biodiversity of the Ministry of Natural Resources, as well as the "Bars-2" group from the NABU organization. According to information provided by the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service,

04.01.2026, 22:05
Ecology

Eco-inspectors of the Environmental Supervision Service conducted explanatory work at Töö-Jayloo in the Batken region.

On January 2, on the territory of Töö-Jayloo in the Leilek district, employees of the Batken regional office of the Environmental Supervision Service conducted a raid to inform vacationers. During the event, ecologists interacted with the vacationers, explaining the importance of protecting nature, maintaining cleanliness in the environment, and preventing illegal hunting.

04.01.2026, 21:52
Ecology

In Bishkek, no precipitation expected, fog possible — weather forecast for January 5

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 5. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, during the night in some areas of Chui and Issyk-Kul regions, rain mixed with snow is expected, while in the foothills and mountainous areas — snow. No precipitation is expected in the other regions of the country. During the day in Issyk-Kul region, rain mixed with snow is also possible, snow in the mountains, and dry weather over most of the territory. There is a risk of snow drifts and icy conditions

04.01.2026, 15:23
Ecology

Employees of the Issyk-Kul Ecological Supervision Service Conducted Raids at Tubing Locations

On December 30, employees of the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted preventive measures aimed at ensuring the safety of vacationers in tubing areas located in the Ak-Suu district. According to the press service of the Ministry of Nature, the main goal of these activities was to prevent accidents during winter recreation and ensure the safety of citizens. Attention was also given to explaining the basic safety rules to vacationers.

03.01.2026, 14:35
Ecology

In Bishkek, no precipitation, daytime temperatures up to +8 — weather forecast for January 4

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 4. According to data from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected on the night of January 4. During the day, rain is possible in some areas of Chui and Batken regions, while in the foothills and mountainous areas, snow will fall. Snow is also expected in the mountainous regions of Jalal-Abad region, while no precipitation will occur in the rest of the territory, including the agricultural zone in Jalal-Abad region. Snow drifts and ice slicks may

03.01.2026, 14:10