March 26, 2026 - 16:06 AMT
Active cyclone to bring heavier river inflows

Rain and wet snow are expected across most regions on March 27-28, with intense precipitation in some areas and sharp rises on several rivers.

Wind speeds in Yerevan are expected to strengthen to 12-15 m/s.

Due to the advance of an active cyclone from the south, precipitation is expected at times in most regions on March 27-28. In mountainous areas, it will fall as wet snow, and in foothill and valley areas as rain, with low horizontal visibility and wind strengthening to 14-17 m/s in some places.

On March 27, precipitation will be intense in some parts of Syunik and Vayots Dzor, and on March 27-28 in Lori and Tavush, according to the Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center.

Because of the expected precipitation, river discharge is forecast to increase across Armenia on March 27-28, with significant rises in the basins of the Voghji, Gorisget, Meghriget, Arpa, Debed and Aghstev rivers.

In Yerevan, rain is expected at times during the daytime on March 26 and on March 27-31. Thunderstorms are also possible on March 30-31, with wind speeds during thunderstorms expected to strengthen to 12-15 m/s.