Protect yourself from the damaging effects of UV rays

Dear citizens,
It is already summer, therefore it is high time to remind once again of the significance to avoid the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The National Ozone Unit of the Ministry of Environment urges to regularly survey the UV radiation forecast maps. The clear-cut data on the territory of the Republic of Armenia  can be found on "UV index" section of the website: www.saveozone.am  (lower right part of the main page) each working day. Being aware will help you protect yourself from the damaging effects of UV rays and stay healthy.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (08.06-13.06.2020)

In the Republic
In the daytime of June 8, on 9 no precipitation is predicted. On June 10-13 in most regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 15-20 m/s. In separate places hail is possible. South-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. The air temperature will not change considerably.

In Yerevan
In the daytime of June 8, on 9 no precipitation is predicted. In the afternoon of June 10-11, on 13 in separate places short rain with thunderstorm is possible, on 12 short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 15-17 m/s.
 

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (07.06-12.06.2020)

In the Republic
In the daytime of June 7, on 8-9 no precipitation is predicted. On June 10-12 in most regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 15-20 m/s. In separate places hail is possible. South-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. The air temperature will not change considerably.
In Yerevan
In the daytime of June 7, on 8-9 no precipitation is predicted. On June 10-12 in the afternoon short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 15-17 m/s.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (06.06-11.06.2020)

In the Republic
In the daytime of June 6 in separate regions, on 10-11 in most regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 15-20 m/s. In separate places hail is possible. On 7-9 no precipitation is predicted. South-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. The air temperature will not change considerably.
In Yerevan
In the daytime of June 6, on 7-9 no precipitation is predicted. On June 10-11 in the afternoon short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 15-17 m/s.

ACTING MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT VAHE JILAVYAN’S CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE on the ocassion of World Environment Day
Dear compatriots,
Today is World Environment Day.

It is not just a symbolic holiday, but a reminder that humanity faces serious environmental challenges.
These challenges are directly addressed to all countries in the world, to every nation, to each individual.
Today, the whole world community brings together the tasks directed to protect and preserve nature, by implying joint efforts in the protection of the environment.
Change in human behavior, formation of a new culture, a more responsible approach will enable to reduce the anthropogenic pressure on nature and to preserve the rich biodiversity of the planet for future generations.
The Government of the Republic of Armenia has supervised large-scale work over the past two years to encounter global and local challenges.
By dint of the efforts of the Ministry of Environment, regulatory framework on the environment has been incomparably streamlined. The work of the Ministry has been focused on the effective management of bioresources, forest protection, restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, increasing the efficiency of water resources management, re-evaluating the attitude towards the system and fostering and strengthening accountable behavior among our compatriots.
This work has been performed on a daily and hourly basis, despite all the difficulties and apparently unsolvable issues.
The fruits of the implemented work will be visible and tangible in the next years, as the restoration of nature and ecosystems requires work on an hourly basis. In any case, the formula is found.

Even in this difficult period for human beings, we must, more than ever, take care of nature and take responsibility for passing it clean, thriving, and undamaged to future generations.
This year the theme  for World Environment Day is “Time for Nature”.
Let us be healthy and maintain the planet Earth’s nature healthy, ultimately everything is mutual.

Today is World Environment Day

The date of June 5 was chosen in honor of the commencement of the work of the Stockholm Commission, which is concerned with problems of the human environment.
The slogan  for World Environment Day 2020 is “Time for Nature”.
Each year the  theme and the slogan are defined, the venue of the main international events is chosen.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (05.06-10.06.2020)

In the Republic
On June 5 mostly in northern regions, on 6 in most places, in the afternoon of 9-10 in separate regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 15-20 m/s. On June 7-8 no precipitation is predicted. South-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. The air temperature will not change considerably․

In Yerevan
In the daytime of  June 5, on 7-10 no precipitation is predicted. In the second half of 6 short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 15-17 m/s.