Combating  forest pests and diseases - a top priority

Minister of Environment Romanos Petrosyan held a working consultation on forest protection and preservation. In attendance were Deputy Minister A. Mazmanyan, Acting Chairman of the Committee of Forest A. Petrosyan, Director of "ArmForest" SNCO P. Tsugunyan, Acting Head of Forest Policy Department I. Zargaryan Head of Strategic Policy Department L. Avetisyan of the Ministry of Environment. The number one task discussed at the meeting was to prepare for and combat pests and diseases. Due to certain circumstances, there is a great deal of work in that sphere for 2021.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (20.01.2021-25.01.2021)

Attention!
ՀDear compatriots, especially drivers, due to the sharp drop in air temperature, all the roads will be covered with black ice at the coming night and in the morning. Be more vigilant!

 In the Republic
In the daytime of January 20 in separate regions, at night of 21 in the south regions snow is predicted. In the daytime of January 21, on 22-25 no precipitation is predicted. North-west wind speed is 5-8 m/s. On January 21-22, at night, the air temperature will gradually go down by 14-16 degrees, in the morning – 3-4 degrees.
 In Yerevan
In the daytime of January 20, light snow is predicted, on 21-25  no  precipitation is predicted. On January 20-21 black ice on the roads is expected.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (19.01.2021-24.01.2021)

Attention!
On January 19 and at night and in the morning of January 19-20 snow is expected in the whole territory of the republic, intense in separate places, drizzle, low horizontal visibility, black ice on the roads is expected in the mountainous regions. In the daytime of  19, on 20-22 the air temperature will gradually go down by 17-20 degrees.

In the Republic
In the daytime of January 19, on 20 in the most regions, at night of 21 in the south regions snow is predicted. In the daytime of January 21, on 22-24 no precipitation is predicted. North-west wind speed is 5-8 m/s, in the daytime of 19 in separate places the wind intensification speed is 18-23 m/s. In the daytime of January 19, on 20-22 the air temperature will gradually go down by 17-20 degrees.
 In Yerevan
In the daytime of January 19, on 20 from time to time precipitation is predicted, on 21-24  no  precipitation is predicted. On January 19-21 black ice on the roads is expected.

Armenia faces the risk of environmental dangers

Minister of Environment Romanos Petrosyan addressed another letter to the Executive Secretaries of environmental conventions, international organizations and partners, drawing their attention to the severe consequences of the 44-day war unleashed by Azerbaijan with the support of Turkey and the involvement of foreign terrorists and mercenaries.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (18.01.2021-23.01.2021)

Attention!
On January 19 and at night and in the morning of January 19-20 snow is expected in the whole territory of the republic, intense in separate places, drizzle, low horizontal visibility, black ice on the roads is expected in the mountainous regions. On January 19-22 the air temperature will gradually go down by 17-20 degrees.

 In the Republic
In the daytime of January 18-20 in most regions, on 21 in southern regions, on 18 in mountainous areas and in foothills precipitation is predicted, and on 19 in all regions in the form of snow. On January 22-23 no precipitation is predicted.  North-east wind speed is 5-8 m/s, in separate places the wind intensification speed is 18-23 m/s. On January 19-22 the air temperature will gradually go down by 17-20 degrees.
 In Yerevan
In the daytime of January 18-19, on 20 from time to time precipitation is predicted, on 19 in the form of snow. On January 21-23  no  precipitation is predicted. On January 19-21 black ice on the roads is expected.

 “Ineffective governance will not be tolerated when there is no tangible result for the sphere and the state”: Romanos Petrosyan

Minister of Environment Romanos Petrosyan started the working week, conducting  a visit to “Environmental Project Implementation Unit” of the Ministry of Environment. The Minister introduced the new Acting Director of “Environmental Project Implementation Unit”  Mikael Khachatryan to the staff, and held a consultation with the staff on the upcoming activities and the directions of the office's activities in 2021.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (15.01.2021-20.01.2021)

In the Republic
In the daytime of January 15, on 18-19,  at night of 20 in most regions, in the daytime of 20 in separate regions precipitation is predicted; in mountainous regions precipitation will be in the form of snow, in foothills and valleys it will be in the form of wet snow and sleet. On January 17 no precipitation is predicted. South wind speed is 5-8 m/s, in separate regions the wind speed may exceed up to 18-23 m/s. The air temperature will not change considerably.
 In Yerevan
In the daytime of January 15, on 16, on 18-19, on 20 from time to time precipitation is predicted. On January 17, in the daytime of 20 no precipitation is predicted.