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.