At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 28, a decision was made to appoint Akyl Toktobaev to the position of Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. President Sadyr Japarov proposed his candidacy for approval by the parliament.
On February 17, a meeting dedicated to improving air quality took place in Bishkek. This was reported by the city administration. During the hearings, the focus was on several key issues: dustiness and smog. Participants raised numerous questions and suggestions, which were recorded for further consideration.
"Although we cannot claim that the smog problem has been completely solved, the situation is improving every year," noted Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev following the meeting of the eco-council. He added that some people associate the improvement in air quality with warm weather, but in other countries where the climate is even warmer, the level of pollution is significantly higher. He cited Beijing as an example, which ranked second among the most polluted cities in the world on
According to Tashybekov, every year there is progress in improving air quality in Bishkek, but the situation still requires attention. He noted that a comprehensive set of measures is being implemented to combat the smog problem.
On February 17, public hearings were held at the eco-technological plant in Bishkek, which processes municipal waste for electricity production. The event was organized by the eco-council and focused on issues related to improving air quality in the city. The event was attended by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, representatives of the city administration, deputies of the Bishkek City Council, and activists.
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on February 18. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected in Kyrgyzstan. Fog is possible in some areas. Snow drifts and icy conditions are anticipated on the roads in the foothills and mountains. The wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s.
From February 17 to 18, avalanches, snow drifts, and ice are expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan and on the highways. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the most hazardous sections of the roads are:
Akyil Toktobaev, recently appointed as the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, held his first meeting in the format of an introductory working session. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources shared this information. During the meeting, the minister met with the heads of departments and divisions of the central office, as well as with the leaders of structural units.
The Committee on Constitutional Legislation of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the appointment of Akyl Toktobaev as Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision on February 17. The proposal for the appointment was put forward by President Sadyr Japarov and submitted for approval to the parliament. At the committee meeting, Toktobaev's candidacy was presented by Bektur Zulpiev, who acts as a representative of the president and the Cabinet of Ministers in the Jogorku Kenesh.
On February 16, a swan that could not fly was found in the village of Shabdan, located two kilometers from the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. According to the information from the agency, local residents were able to catch the bird and handed it over to the staff of the natural park for its safety. A corresponding act was then drawn up, after which the swan was sent to an animal rehabilitation center.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, introduced the staff of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision to the new acting minister, Akyl Toktobaev. As reported by the press service of the Cabinet, Kasymaliev emphasized that Toktobaev's appointment is a sign of trust from the country's top leadership.
Special Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan for Mountain Policy, Dinara Kemelova, visited the Republic of Korea to discuss initiatives related to the sustainable development of mountainous areas, combating climate change, and strengthening international ties within the global agenda on mountain issues. During her visit, she held productive consultations with Park Jong-ho, Executive Director of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFOCO), and Kim Sang-hyup, Executive Director of
At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on issues of economy, budget, finance, and investments, which took place on February 16, deputy Talaybek Sariev from the "Yntymak" party drew attention to the problem of construction waste disposal by legal entities. In his speech, he asked the director of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk," Zholdosh Chushtukov: "You sign contracts with legal entities, such as construction companies and stores. Why
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on February 17. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of February 17, significant parts of the Chuy, Talas, Jalal-Abad, and Naryn regions are expected to experience rain and snow, while snowfall will be observed in mountainous areas. No precipitation is forecasted for the Osh and Batken regions. During the day, rain is possible in some areas of the Chuy, Talas, Jalal-Abad, Batken, and Issyk-Kul regions, as well as snow in the mountains. The
Akyil Toktobaev has been appointed as the acting Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, according to information from the press service of the Presidential Administration. For the appointment to the ministerial position, Toktobaev's candidacy will be submitted for approval to the Jogorku Kenesh.
Meder Mashiyev is no longer holding the position of Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, as reported by the press service of the President's Administration. This position was held by him since the end of September 2024.
On February 16, Deputy of the Bishkek City Council Maiambek Kasiev ("Emgek") asked about the measures taken to reduce the level of smog last year and the plans for the future. At the meeting of the permanent commission on economics, budget, finance, and investments, the director of the Department of Urban Economy, Bermet Sydykova, spoke about the creation of a new environmental department within the structure of the department, which has been increased by four employees and began
According to IQAir, as of February 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality level in Bishkek is 33 AQI. This figure corresponds to a good level of quality.
From February 15 to 16, snow avalanches, snow drifts, snow cover, and icy conditions are expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Kyrgyzhydromet. The following sections of roads are considered the most hazardous:
Weather forecast for February 16 in Kyrgyzstan. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, rain and snow are expected in some areas during the night, with snow in the mountains. Additionally, fog may occur during the night and morning hours.
According to IQAir data, on February 15, 2026, at 11:00, the air quality index in Bishkek was recorded at 54 AQI. This index is classified as satisfactory.
According to IQAir data, in Bishkek on February 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality level is 60 AQI. This figure indicates satisfactory air quality.
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on February 15. According to data from Kyrgyzhydromet, during the night hours in some regions, such as Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn, rain and snow are expected, especially in mountainous areas. At the same time, Talas and Batken regions will remain precipitation-free. Fog may form at night and in the morning.
According to information received from Kyrgyzhydromet, from February 14 to 16, snow avalanches are expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, as well as snow drifts, ice, and snow cover. Specialists warn about the potential avalanche-prone areas on the following roads: