With warmer weather approaching, conditions are forming for snowmelt flooding along river basins, the National Emergency Management Agency has warned, urging the public to take precautions.

The agency also noted that carcasses of livestock and animals discarded in gullies and ravines in areas that experienced a severe winter may be washed into waterways by melting snow, posing risks of water contamination and the spread of disease. Relevant organizations are therefore advised to take prompt measures and carry out proper clean-up and disposal operations.

According to the Institute of Meteorology, Hydrometeorology and Environmental Research and Information, about 65 percent of Mongolia’s territory is currently covered with snow, with an average snow depth of 7.5 cm. The total snow water reserves are estimated at 14.2 cubic kilometers.

Specifically, 90–99 percent of the basins of the Yeruu, Khalkh, Kharaa, Kherlen, Ulz, Khukh Nuur Lake, Menengiin Tal, Bulgan, Onon, Shishhed, Tuul, Selenge, Lake Khuvsgul–Eg, Ider, Uvs Lake, and Tes rivers are covered with snow, with an average snow water reserve of 0.59 cubic kilometers.

Meanwhile, 45–80 percent of the basins of the Uyench-Bodonch, Orkhon, Delgermurun, Khyargas Lake, Zavkhan, Khanui, Chuluut, Umard Gobi, Khar Nuur Lake, Khovd River, Khuisiin Gobi–Tsetseg Lake, Taats, and the Buuntsagaan and Baidrag river systems remain snow-covered, with an average snow water reserve of 0.51 cubic kilometers, the institute reported.

Published Date:2026-03-06