AIR POLLUTION OF ULAANBAATAR DECLARED AS DISASTER

Today, President Ts.Elbegdorj held no-tie meeting with journalists, introducing recommendations of the National Security Council on reducing air pollution, as head of the council.

“Due to air pollution, living in Ulaanbaatar now means living in dangerous and unsafe environment. Therefore restriction measures are inevitable. The National Security Council admitted that air pollution in Ulaanbaatar reached to disaster level.

Foetus dies in womb, proves the dangerous level. Special regimes should be followed as Ulaanbaatar is declared as disaster zone. An Emergency committee in state of disaster has been established headed by PM” underlined the President. 

He suggested evacuating people in some ger district areas from disaster zone-Ulaanbaatar. “-Some parts, particularly northern ger district area should be evacuated and rehabilitation should be made there to create green zone. The evacuation is a chance. Rural authorities should call back their native residents, developing industries and investment should be made in rural areas to broaden economy” said President Ts.Elbegdorj.

In his response to journalists’ questions, the President noted that according to NSC recommendations, an issue on the capital city tax is expected to be submitted. Reportedly, some foreign counties proposed to cooperate in reduction of air pollution.

Source:http://en.montsame.mn/politics/air-pollution-ulaanbaatar-declared-disaster