Overview

• National meteorological officials warn of heavy rain with wet snow in mountain areas on Sept. 22–23, affecting Arkhangai, Bulgan, southern Khuvsgul, northern Uvurkhangai, then Töv and Khentii, with slippery roads expected on passes.
• The Industry and Mining Ministry’s recent unscheduled checks halted operations at 13 companies for safety and permit violations and stopped seven small‑scale groups, with multiple illegal extraction cases in Selenge and Töv referred to environmental police.
• Ulaanbaatar’s drainage and flood‑risk works are about 85% complete this year, with new stormwater lines finished at several sites including sections near Enkhtaivan Bridge, Altai residential area, Engels Street, and from TPP‑3 to Dund Gol.
• Shared scooters, mopeds and e‑bikes have led to five deaths and 2,453 injuries over recent years, as health experts and traffic police press for age limits, technical standards, operator duties and app controls, plus designated parking in 105 locations.
• City officials report some apartment blocks still lack heat or hot water due to unclear responsibilities between private condo managers and authorities, with a proposal to bring private operators under city oversight and a joint field review planned this week in Bayanzurkh.