First Deputy Prime Minister meets with flood-affected residents in villages of North Kazakhstan region

First Deputy Prime Minister meets with flood-affected residents in villages of North Kazakhstan region

Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar met with residents of villages in the Yessil district of the North Kazakhstan region. He noted that all losses sustained by those affected by the floods will be compensated. Sklyar also added that new houses would be constructed to replace those deemed beyond repair. Notably, a special commission will assess the condition of the houses once the water recedes. During his visit, Sklyar also inspected two evacuation points, a bridge, and checked the safety of passenger transportation during the flood period.

Additional equipment to be dispatched to Atyrau Region for shore protection works

Meanwhile, it has been announced that additional equipment from other regions will be dispatched to the Atyrau region for shore protection works. This decision was made by Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Head of the National Operational Headquarters Kanat Bozumbayev. Notably, the equipment will be delivered from the Zhambyl, Kyzylorda, Turkistan and Mangystau regions. Bozumbayev, accompanied by Atyrau region governor Serik Shapkenov, conducted an aerial survey along the Ural River, inspecting the shore protection works and dam construction activities. It is noteworthy that works are also underway in Atyrau itself. Bozumbayev gave instructions for further strengthening of vulnerable areas along the river. These measures are aimed at preventing future floods and safeguarding settlements and attractions.