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Mongolia Issues Weather Alerts for Sept. 22–23 as Ministry Halts 13 Operations After Unscheduled Mining Inspections

Officials outline near-term weather threats alongside enforcement moves targeting unsafe and illegal extraction.

Overview

  • Forecasters warn of heavy rain and wet snow on Sept. 22–23 in Arkhangai, Bulgan, southern Hövsgöl, northern Övörkhangai, and later Töv and Khentii, with slippery mountain passes expected.
  • Winds are forecast to strengthen to 13–15 m/s across Gobi and steppe areas on Sept. 23, raising travel and infrastructure risks.
  • Multi‑day outlook through Sept. 27 calls for recurring precipitation by region and a notable cool-down, with highland night lows near –2 to –7°C on Sept. 23.
  • Ulaanbaatar is expected to be cloudy with light overnight rain and daytime rain, with temperatures around 9–11°C at night and 15–17°C during the day.
  • From Sept. 3–12, inspectors in Selenge, Darkhan‑Uul and Töv suspended 13 enterprises for violations, documented illegal extraction at named sites, and transferred evidence and locations to local ecological police, with plans to tighten laws and inspections.