Overview

• The national meteorological agency cautioned that Sept 22–23 will bring rain and wet mountain snow across central and eastern provinces, creating slippery passes and stronger winds in some areas.
• Following early September field checks, the Ministry of Industry and Mining halted operations at 13 companies and seven small mining groups for safety and legal breaches and referred evidence to environmental police.
• Parliament scheduled a Sept 23 general oversight hearing on the Halzan Büregtei deposit to review environmental risks and legal compliance with participation from officials, experts and the public.
• Ulaanbaatar reports progress on near-term works, with the Hünnü 2222–Khan Hills road and pedestrian link due this month, drainage projects 85% complete across 26 initiatives and a 10.8 km Yarmag–Nisekh road tender planned for November.
• Health and traffic authorities highlighted rising scooter and moped injuries, including five deaths over recent years, as lawmakers draft rules to set vehicle categories, age limits and requirements for shared micromobility operators.