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.