Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (22.07-27.07.2020)

In the Republic
On July 22, on 25, in the afternoon of 27 in separate places, on 23-24 in most regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. On July 26 no precipitation is predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On July 22-23 the air temperature will go down by 8-10 degrees.
In Yerevan
In the evening of July 22, at night and in the evening of 23-24 short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-22 m/s. On July 25-27 no precipitation is predicted. 

Embarked on an awareness raising campaign on climate change and adaptation in Armenia 

An awareness raising campaign embarked on, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, within the framework of UNDP-GCF “National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to advance medium and long-term adaptation planning in Armenia” project; the official launch of which had been given through a series of seminar-discussions since July 18.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (21.07-26.07.2020)

 In the Republic
 On July 21, in the afternoon of 25 in separate regions, on 22-24 in most regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. On July 26 no precipitation is predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On July 22-23 the air temperature will go down by 8-10 degrees.
In Yerevan
In the evening  of July 21, at night and in the evening of 22-24 short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-22 m/s. On July 25-26 no precipitation is predicted. 

ANNOUNCEMENT
 apropos of an algae bloom in Lake Sevan

The professional subdivisions of the Ministry of Environment keep the issue of activation of the blue-green algae in Lake Sevan in spotlight.
Presently, the activity of blue-green algae is observed both in the parts of Big Sevan and Small Sevan.

MODERNIZATION AND UPGRADE PROJECT  “PLANE GROVE”

Inviting organizations and individuals 
The Ministry of Environment-implemented “Support Program for Protected Areas-Armenia” (SPPA-A) project implementation unit invites organizations or individuals to submit bids to provide development service for...

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (17.07-22.07.2020)

ATTENTION
On July 20-21 abnormally high heat background is predicted in Ararat and Armavir regions, in the foothills of Aragatsotn region, in the valleys of Syunik region and in Yerevan, in the daytimes the air temperature will reach up to +39․․․+41 degrees. During the mentioned days, a high-grade fire risk situation is also predicted in the valley-foothills of the republic.

In the Republic
In the daytime of July 20, no precipitation is predicted. In the afternoon of 21, on 25 in seperate regions, on 22-24 in most regions from time to time rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. South-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s.On July 20 the air temperature will gradually go up by 2-3 degrees, on 22-23 it will go down by 8-10 degrees.
In Yerevan
In the daytime of July 20, on 21 no precipitation is predicted, on 22-23 from time to time rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 17-20 m/s.

The cases of violations of norms on forests detected in the forestry branches of “ArmForest” SNCO of the Committee of Forest of the Ministry of Environment within the period of July 13-20

As a result of inspection procedures conducted by forest units, 10 cases of illegal cutting of trees (19 cut trees) were revealed by the employees of “Chambarak”, “Idjevan”, “Vanadzor”, “Artsvaberd” branches.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (17.07-22.07.2020)

ATTENTION 
On July 19-21 abnormally high heat background is predicted in Ararat and Armavir regions, in the foothills of Aragatsotn region, in the valleys of Syunik region and in Yerevan, in the daytimes the air temperature will reach up to +38․․․+40 degrees. During the mentioned days, a high-grade fire risk situation in the valley-foothills of the republic is also predicted.

In the Republic
On July 17, in the daytime of 18, at night of 22 in separate northern regions, in the afternoon of July 22 in most regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. On July 19-21 no precipitation is predicted. South-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On July 18-20 the air temperature will gradually go up by 5-7 degrees.

In Yerevan
In the daytime of July 17, on 18-22 no precipitation is predicted.

MORE THAN 300,000 SMALL FISH OF TROUT WERE RELEASED   BACK TO LAKE SEVAN

Acting Deputy Minister of Environment Vardan Melikyan  followed the release activities of 62.500 small fish with the average weight of 3 grams of Gegarkunik trout and 240.000 small fish weighing 1,75 grams, which were once again implemented by “Foundation for Restoration of Sevan Trout Stocks and Development for Aquaculture”.

A new appointment in “Sevan” national park

Acting Minister of Environment Vahe Jilavyan today introduced Ara Khloyan, Acting Director of the National Park, to the staff of “Sevan” NP.
Vahe Jilavyan attached importance to the efforts focused on increasing the effectiveness of the national park.

COVERAGE INVITATION TO MASS MEDIA

On July 17, 2020,  it is envisaged to release around 62,000 small fish of  Sevan trout (gegharkunik species) weighing 3 grams to Lake Sevan.
The release of small fish will be supervised in the middle and lower streams of Karchaghbyur and Masrik Rivers flowing into the lake.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (16.07-21.07.2020)

ATTENTION
On July 19-21 abnormally high heat background is predicted in Ararat and Armavir regions, in the foothills of Aragatsotn region, in the valleys of Syunik region and in Yerevan, in the daytimes the air temperature will reach up to +38․․․+40 degrees. During the mentioned days, a high-grade fire risk situation in the valley-foothills of the republic is also predicted.
 
Above the norm ultraviolet radiation intensity is predicted. It is recommended to avoid direct sunlight from 11:00 to 17:00.

In the Republic
In the daytime of July 16, in the afternoon of 17-18 in separate regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. On July 19-21 no precipitation is predicted. South-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On July 18-20 the air temperature will gradually go up by 5-7 degrees.
In Yerevan
In the daytime of July 16, on July 17-21 no precipitation is predicted.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (15.07-20.07.2020)

ATTENTION
On July 19-20 abnormally high temperatures are predicted in Ararat and Armavir regions, in the foothills of Aragatsotn, in the valleys of Syunik and in Yerevan, the air temperature will reach +38 ․․․ + 40 degrees in the daytime. A high-level fire-hazardous situation is also predicted in the valleys and in the foothills of the republic during the mentioned days.

In the Republic
In the daytime of July 15, on 16-18 in separate regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. On July 19-20 no precipitation is predicted. South-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On July 18-20 the air temperature will gradually go up by 5-7 degrees.

In Yerevan
On July 15-20 no precipitation is predicted.

With reference to HPPs of Yeghegis River

Acting Minister of Environment Vahe Jilavyan is on a working visit to Vayots Dzor region.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (14.07-19.07.2020)

In the Republic
In the daytime of July 14  in most regions, at night and in the afternoon of 15-18 in separate regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. On July 19 no precipitation is predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. The air temperature will gradually go up by 3-5 degrees.

In Yerevan
In the evening of July 14 in separate parts of the city short rain with thunderstorm is possible, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 15-18 m/s. On July 15-19 no precipitation is predicted.

The cases of violations of norms on forests detected in the forestry branches of “ArmForest” SNCO of the Committee of Forest of the Ministry of Environment in the period of July 6-13

As a result of inspection procedures supervised by forest units, 1 case of illegal cutting of trees (3 cut tree) was revealed by the workers of “Tashir” forest enterprise. 

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (13.07-18.07.2020)

ATTENTION
Conditioned by cyclone penetration from Black Sea, on July 13, especially in the evening, in separate regions of the republic intense rains with thunderstorms, in some places hail is predicted, during the thunderstorms strong wind is possible, wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. We advise the population to avoid being in the open air during the thunderstorms.

In the Republic
In the daytime of July 13 in most regions, at night and in the afternoon of 14-18 in separate places, short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On July 14-15 the air temperature will gradually go up by 3-5 degrees

In Yerevan
In the evening of July 13, at night and in the evening of 14 short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 15-20 m/s. On July 15-18 no precipitation is predicted.
 

ANNOUNCEMENT ON ISSUING OF INDUSTRIAL FISHING LICENSES FOR WHITEFISH IN LAKE SEVAN

On the bases of “գ” point of the 15th Article of the RA law  on “ Lake Sevan”, the Government approved N 1667 decree ( November 21, 2019) on  “Restoration, preservation, reproduction of fish and crayfish stocks in Lake Sevan, as well as determination of their stocks, defining amounts, forms and the order of organization of industrial fishing of fish and crayfish”.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (10.07-15.07.2020)

ATTENTION
Conditioned by cyclone penetration from Black Sea, on July 10-13, especially in the evening, in separate regions of the republic intense rains with thunderstorms, in some places hail is predicted, during the thunderstorm strong wind is possible, wind speed may reach up to 25-30 m/s. We advise the population to avoid being in the open air during the thunderstorms.

In the Republic
In the daytime of July 10, on 11, on 13 in most regions, at night and in the afternoon of 12 and 14-15 in separate regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 25-30 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On July 10-11 the air temperature will gradually go down by 2-4 degrees.

In Yerevan
At night and in the evening of July 10-14 short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. On July 15 no precipitation is predicted.

A new garbage truck to Kapan within the framework of the Ministry of Environment project

In the frames of the Ministry of Environment-implemented “Support Program for Protected Areas-Armenia” (SPPA-A), and in close cooperation with Kapan Municipality, the problem of garbage collection was tackled in 7 target settlements of Kapan region of the SPPA-A program.
1 special rear-loading MAZ garbage truck with a capacity of 7.5 tons was donated to Kapan Municipality.