Water Resources in Mongolia and Their Current State

E. Zh. Garmaev, M. V. Bolgov, A. A. Ayurzhanaev, and B. Z. Tsydypov

The inland location of Mongolia and its relatively high general elevation above sea level combined with the arid climate favor the formation of the specific hydrological regime of water bodies which are highly vulnerable to climate changes. The formation features and the current state of water resources in Mongolia are considered. A brief description of the main water bodies is given. The available estimates of the impact of anthropogenic factors and climate changes on some components of water balance are discussed.