Overview
- Meteorological services warned of a dangerous snowstorm in Dornod on March 3 and forecast very low temperatures in several basins, with winds up to 13–15 m/s creating hazardous travel.
- February’s harsh conditions led to roughly 28,000 livestock deaths nationwide, with the heaviest losses reported in Övörkhangai and additional casualties across Uvs, Dundgovi, Dornod and other provinces.
- Ulaanbaatar’s City Council approved a 2026 budget amendment to maintain financial stability and resume delayed infrastructure, including design and feasibility work and Tram Line 2, while allocating 70.1 billion MNT for COP17 hosting costs.
- The National Human Rights Commission reiterated that under‑18s must not take part in winter and spring horse races and reported disciplinary measures against several local officials who failed to enforce the ban.
- Forecasts indicate the cold will ease from March 5–6 in many areas after a period of severe nighttime lows that reached −36 to −41°C in some valleys.