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Mongolia Braces for Nov. 6–8 Snowstorms as Ulaanbaatar Nears Winter Readiness and Teacher Pay Deal Awaits Sign‑Off

City leaders tightened coal distribution rules in response to severe‑weather warnings.

Overview

  • National forecasters project wet snow and blizzards sweeping west to east on Nov. 6–8, with winds strengthening and a notable cold snap spreading after the 6th.
  • Ulaanbaatar reports 95% completion of 750 winter‑prep measures and has ordered coal bags standardized at 25.5–26 kg, with daily deliveries boosted and sales tracked via the “Хотула” app.
  • Teachers’ strike entered day 13 as a preliminary agreement to raise salaries by 76% in two stages (2026–2027) remains pending Labour Ministry registration and ruling‑party budget decisions.
  • Hydrological outlook warns most rivers will freeze over in late November to early December, but ice thickness is unlikely to reach safe levels for people, livestock or vehicles.
  • Longer‑term resource moves continued as KPIL advanced preparatory work on the Tuul Water Complex, which could add 50–100 million m³ of annual supply, and the prime minister reviewed Donshen Oil’s operations amid a reported $14.5 million dispute.