According to IQAir, in Bishkek at 5:00 PM on December 31, 2025, the air quality index was 97 AQI. This figure indicates a satisfactory state of the air.
According to monitoring data conducted in 2025, the population of snow leopards in the State Natural Park "Khan-Teniri" remains stable. These rare animals have been found throughout the park. Photos of the leopards taken with camera traps were also presented.
As of 5:00 PM on January 1, 2026, IQAir recorded the air quality in Bishkek at a level of 70 AQI. This level of air quality is rated as satisfactory.
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 2. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of January 1 to 2, significant parts of Chui and Talas regions, as well as some areas in Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions are expected to experience rain and snow, especially in the foothills and mountainous areas.
According to IQAir data, as of 11:00 AM on January 1, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is 72 AQI. This figure indicates a satisfactory condition.
According to IQAir data, as of 11:00 on December 31, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 77 AQI. This figure is classified as satisfactory.
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 1. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, precipitation is expected in most areas of Chui and Talas regions during the night of January 1, as well as in places in Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, where there will be rain and snow, especially in mountainous and foothill areas.
According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, the snow leopard found in the Kemin district has been temporarily placed in a rehabilitation center for monitoring its condition. The initial examination of the animal did not reveal any visible injuries, and its condition is assessed as satisfactory.
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on December 31. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, snowfall is predicted during the night in the Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, while no precipitation is expected in the Chui, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions.
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has put forward for public discussion a draft law "On Amendments to the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on Offenses." The aim of the new bill is to implement powers and impose effective control in the field of environmental protection, as well as oversight of industrial safety and subsurface resource protection. This will enable a prompt response to violations of environmental legislation.
An unusual event occurred on the property of one of the residents of the village of Boroldoy, located in the Kemin district — a snow leopard wandered onto his territory. This became known from the relatives of the property owner. The incident happened on the night of December 30, when the leopard climbed a tree located on the property.
Strong winds are forecasted throughout the day in Bishkek and the Chui region. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). Wind gusts from the west may reach 15-20 m/s.
According to IQAir data, as of December 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the air quality index in Bishkek is 61 AQI. This level indicates satisfactory air quality.
On December 29, a solemn ceremony took place at the Ministry of Natural Resources, where the winners of the republican competition "Cleanest City" and "Cleanest Aiyl Aimak" were announced. According to the information from the ministry's press service, the Minister of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev, presented certificates and valuable prizes to the winners in various nominations:
As of 11:00 on December 29, 2025, according to IQAir data, the air quality level in Bishkek is 72 AQI. This figure indicates satisfactory air quality.
As of 5:00 PM on December 28, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek, according to IQAir, is 90 AQI. This level is considered satisfactory.
Weather forecast for December 30 in Kyrgyzstan. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected during the night. However, 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 the rest of the country, no precipitation is predicted. Drivers should be cautious as snow drifts and ice may occur on the roads. The wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s.
Inspectors of the ecological oversight agency of the Talas region, together with employees of the Bakai-Ata District Police Department, conducted raids on December 24 aimed at combating violations in the field of environmental protection. According to the press service of the ecological oversight agency, during the inspections, a case of illegal hunting was established: a local resident S. u. M. used a 16-gauge hunting rifle No. XN 7773 to shoot one partridge without the necessary permits.
The Ministry of Nature has imposed a fine for unauthorized campfires in Ala-Too Square. According to the department's information, this violation was recorded during a conducted raid, after which appropriate measures were taken. A fine of 28,000 soms was imposed on the legal entity.
According to IQAir, as of 11:00 on December 28, 2025, the air quality in Bishkek is rated at 91 AQI. This level of the index is considered satisfactory.
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on December 29. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected in some areas during the night. During the day, precipitation is possible in the Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, where rain and snow will fall, especially in mountainous areas. No precipitation is expected in other regions.
The question of 22 million euros arose back in 2022, when the president visited the landfill and met with residents. The mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, reported this while discussing the "spent" money that was supposed to be allocated for the construction of a waste processing plant. According to the mayor, the president then instructed the relevant authorities to conduct an investigation.
According to IQAir data, as of 5:00 PM on December 27, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 198 AQI. This level of air quality is considered unhealthy.
The opening of the plant took place in Bishkek, where President Sadyr Japarov emphasized the importance of this project. The construction of this facility started on March 29, 2024.
Forecast for December 28 in Kyrgyzstan. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected during the night. During the day, snow is anticipated in certain areas of the Talas and Jalal-Abad regions, as well as in the mountainous zones of the Chui and Batken regions. No precipitation will occur in the agricultural zones of the Chui and Batken regions, as well as in the Issyk-Kul, Osh, and Naryn regions.
According to IQAir, on December 27, 2025, at 11:00, the air quality index in Bishkek was recorded at 76 AQI. This level is considered satisfactory.
During the opening of the Eco-Technology Plant, which is engaged in electricity production through the disposal of solid household waste, President Sadyr Japarov noted that the previous authorities spoke about the construction of the plant but actually only "ate" a significant amount from the received 22 million euros, leaving behind only a hut. “There are 6 million euros left in the bank, which we plan to return to Europe. The city administration will also pay for those 16 million,
According to IQAir data, as of 11:00 on December 26, 2025, Bishkek has an observed 108 AQI. This level of air quality index is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
According to IQAir data, as of 5:00 PM on December 26, 2025, the air pollution level in Bishkek reached 103 AQI. This index indicates harmful conditions for vulnerable population groups.
Inspectors from the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted a control inspection at the Kara-Alma–Urumbash forestry. According to information provided by the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, violations were recorded during the inspection related to non-compliance with the requirements of Articles 434 (Violation of the procedure for executing a decision, order, directive, or requirement of an authorized body) and 240 (Violation of
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on December 27. According to information provided by Kyrgyzhydromet, snowfall is expected at night in the foothills and mountains of Chui, Talas, and Naryn regions, as well as in some areas of Jalal-Abad region. No precipitation is forecasted in the valleys.
According to IQAir data, on December 25, 2025, at 11:00, the air pollution level in Bishkek reached 158 AQI. This level is classified as unhealthy.
Specialists from the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted a raid after receiving information from emergency services workers regarding the situation in the Suzak district. As a result of the inspection, it was found that a citizen named M. R. was extracting gravel from the Kara-Darya River without the necessary permits.
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan for December 26. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is predicted during the night in some areas of the Naryn region, as well as in the foothills and mountainous parts of the Jalal-Abad region. At the same time, no precipitation is expected in the valley zone of the Jalal-Abad region, as well as in the agricultural zones of the Chui, Talas, Osh, and Batken regions, and in the Issyk-Kul region.
The Ministry of Nature has responded to a statement by a deputy claiming that the landfill in the village of Belovodskoye in the Moscow district of the Chui region is in a state of continuous burning. The press service of the agency reported that no fires have been recorded at this landfill so far.
According to information from IQAir, on December 23, 2025, in Bishkek, at 11:00, the air quality level is 156 AQI. This value indicates unhealthy conditions.
As of 17:00 on December 23, 2025, according to IQAir data, the air quality level in Bishkek is 234 AQI. This figure indicates a critically unhealthy atmosphere.
In the Jalal-Abad region, during a regular inspection, employees of the regional office of the Environmental Supervision Service discovered violations at the Road Maintenance Enterprise No. 22 (DMP-22). During the inspection, it was revealed that the enterprise was dumping waste in unauthorized locations. As a result, DMP-22 was fined 17,000 soms in accordance with Article 115 of the Code of Offenses, which pertains to the disposal, storage, and burning of waste in places not designated for
According to IQAir data, as of 11:00 on December 24, 2025, the air quality level in Bishkek is 69 AQI. This figure indicates satisfactory air quality.
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on December 25. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, clear weather without precipitation is expected in the country on December 25. Snow and ice may form on the roads, and fog will be observed in some areas. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s.
According to IQAir data, as of 5:00 PM on December 25, 2025, the air quality level in Bishkek is recorded at 114 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
At the People's Kurultai on December 25, President Sadyr Japarov stated that currently only 30-35 rivers flow into Issyk-Kul. He emphasized the importance of protecting the natural wealth and unique ecosystem of the region.
During his speech at the People's Kurultai on December 25, President Sadyr Japarov stated that the glaciers of Kyrgyzstan have decreased by 16% over the past seven decades. He emphasized that modern scientific studies show that the process of glacier melting is occurring much faster than previously assumed.
The Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev, summarizes the results of 2025 in the field of ecology and subsoil use in Kyrgyzstan. In an interview with AKIpress, he shared the main events of the year, including the climate agenda, COP-30, the shallowing of Issyk-Kul, waste recycling, and the fight against smog. In the interview, the minister also discussed the situation at Kumtor, mineral reserves, the carbon market, critical minerals, and the
At the meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, Minister of Natural Resources Meder Mashiev announced plans to build a waste processing plant in the city of Osh. Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova, representing district No. 3, raised the issue of problems related to waste burning at landfills in Osh and Kyzyl-Kiya. She inquired about the possibility of incinerating waste.
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Based on information from IQAir, on December 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the air quality level in Bishkek is 163 AQI. This level is considered unhealthy.
On December 23, at a joint meeting of several committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulzhan Satieva, representing constituency No. 18, raised a troubling issue about the landfill in the village of Belovodskoye in the Moscow district, which is burning around the clock. During the meeting, the republican budget was discussed, but the deputies' attention was also drawn to this environmental problem.