Nationwide, as of April 12, a total of 48 forest and steppe fire incidents have been recorded in 32 soums across 8 aimags and 2 districts of the capital city. Fire suppression operations have been successfully organized and carried out in response.
Preliminary reports indicate that these fires affected 704 hectares of forest land and 228,302 hectares of steppe, totaling 229,006 hectares. Emergency responders managed to protect 35 gers, 19 winter shelters, and associated fences and sheds from fire damage. Additionally, 8 residents from 3 households and approximately 2,000 livestock were safely evacuated.
A total of 1,653 personnel and 264 vehicles participated in the firefighting operations, including teams from the National Emergency Management Agency, Border Protection Agency, Police, and local authorities.
2026/04/13
Recent NewsWe cordially invite you to attend the "Water Day" event at the Blue Zone Government Pavilion to learn about Mongolia's policies, scientific research, and practical experience regarding the interlinkages among water, land, ecosystems, and disaster risk.
2026/04/13
Recent NewsThe forum served as an important platform for promoting women’s leadership and meaningful participation in environmental governance and decision-making, particularly in addressing challenges related to desertification, land degradation, and climate change.
2026/04/13
Recent NewsThe exercise tested emergency response procedures, inter-agency coordination, and the readiness of assigned personnel.