As of 5:00 PM on March 18, 2026, IQAir reports that the air quality level in Bishkek is 157 AQI. This level indicates an unhealthy atmosphere.
According to IQAir data, as of 11:00 on March 18, 2026, the air quality in Bishkek is recorded at 152 AQI. This level is considered unhealthy.
On March 18, the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Akyl Toktobaev met with Hugh Riddell, who heads the World Bank Group's office in Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources reports that the meeting discussed issues related to the implementation of the project "Improving Air Quality in the Kyrgyz Republic," as well as the promotion of legislation in the field of climate activities and support for the mountain agenda.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on March 18, Azizbek Abdullaev emphasized the prolonged construction of the dam in the village of Keseck, located in the Aravan district. He noted that the work on the creation of the facility began in 2010, but has still not been completed.
Weather overview in Kyrgyzstan for March 19. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, rain is expected in some areas of the Osh and Batken regions, while snow is anticipated in mountainous areas. No precipitation is expected in the rest of the country. Snow drifts and ice are possible on road sections in the foothills and mountains. The wind will blow with varying intensity — 1-6 m/s.
Nurgazy Urbaevich Chodoev has been appointed as the director of the Forest Service under the Ministry of Emergency Situations. This appointment was approved by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev.
From March 27 to 29, the "Jaratman Ayil Fest" festival will take place in Cholpon-Ata, organized by the Tourism Development Support Fund. Stepan Jaratman, the author of the social project "Jaratman Ayil," is the initiator of this event. The festival will bring together local residents, entrepreneurs, bloggers, and creators in one venue.
From March 17 to 18, avalanches are forecasted in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, as well as snow drifts, ice crust, and black ice. According to authorities, avalanches may occur on the following roads: - on the 198-265 km of the Bishkek—Osh road (Ala-Bel Pass, Chychkan Gorge);
The weather in Kyrgyzstan on March 18. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, snowfall is expected at night in the mountains of the Osh and Batken regions. At the same time, no precipitation is anticipated in the agricultural areas of these regions and the rest of the territory.
According to IQAir, as of March 15, 2026, at 11:00, the air pollution level in Bishkek is 197 AQI. This level is classified as unhealthy.
As of 11:00 on March 16, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is recorded at 173 AQI. This level is considered unhealthy.
According to IQAir, as of March 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality level in Bishkek is 127 AQI. This index indicates harmfulness for vulnerable groups.
Tulips, as one of the first spring flowers, have become a symbol of International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8. Although these flowers are often associated with the Netherlands, their homeland is Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan. Ormon Sultan gaziev, a researcher at the laboratory of geobotany and protected areas of the National Academy under the President, informed AKIpress that there are about 100 species of tulips in the world, of which around 30 can be found in Kyrgyzstan.
A discussion on the state of the landscaping of the "Yntymak" park in Bishkek took place on March 16 during a meeting of the committee on agrarian policy of the Jogorku Kenesh. Deputy Azizbek Tursunbaev expressed dissatisfaction with the chaotic planting of trees, noting that the planted specimens do not provide the necessary shade. He emphasized: "The trees are small, their height is only five to seven meters. How can city residents relax without shaded areas? Compare it to
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Agricultural Policy on March 16, the reduction of green spaces per capita in Bishkek was discussed. Deputy Azizbek Tursunbaev expressed dissatisfaction, noting that Bishkek was once considered one of the greenest cities, but the situation has significantly deteriorated.
According to information from IQAir, as of March 14, 2026, at 11:00, the air pollution level in Bishkek is 195 AQI. This level is considered unhealthy.
From March 27 to 29, 2026, the Jaratman village festival will take place in Cholpon-Ata. This information was published by the Tourism Development Support Fund in Kyrgyzstan. The Jaratman village fest is a socio-cultural media expedition that will involve bloggers, creators, business representatives, and local residents.
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision has presented a draft resolution concerning the use of polymer film bags and disposable plastic dishes in Kyrgyzstan. This document has been developed in accordance with the law that restricts the circulation of plastic products and bags. Starting from January 1, 2027, a ban on certain types of plastic goods will come into effect in the country, and the new list aims to establish clear rules for the transition period. Only
Air quality control has been carried out in Bishkek as part of a comprehensive assessment of the environmental situation. The inspection was conducted at four different points in the city, where samples were collected. This information was provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. The work was carried out by the Department of Environmental Monitoring of this ministry. It is expected that the monitoring results will be made public
According to information provided by the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Almaz Musaev on March 16 during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Agricultural Policy, the forested areas of Kyrgyzstan cover approximately 1.2 million hectares, which constitutes 6.5% of the country's total area. Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova emphasized the importance of forest development not only as a natural resource but also as an attractive place for tourism and
On March 17, diverse weather is expected in Kyrgyzstan. According to Kyrgyz Hydrometeorology, during the night, snow is possible in some areas of the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, as well as in the mountains of the Osh region. At the same time, in the agricultural zone of the Osh region and in most of the territory, no precipitation is anticipated. During the day, snow will be observed in the mountainous areas of the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, while in the agricultural zones of these regions
From March 16 to 18, 2026, avalanches are forecasted in the mountains and on the highways of Kyrgyzstan, as well as snowfall, snow drifts, and ice. This information is provided by Kyrgyzhydromet. Avalanche-prone areas will be located on the following highways:
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Agricultural Policy on March 16, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Almaz Musaev presented data on the planting of green spaces as part of the presidential initiative "Zhasyl Muras." In 2022, the country planted 6,486 thousand seedlings, covering an area of 4,223 hectares.