Flood control efforts are
underway across Kazakhstan, including the Atyrau, Aktobe, North Kazakhstan, and
West Kazakhstan regions. A gradual decrease in the water level of the Zhaiyk
River in Oral is being observed. As noted by the relevant ministry, no new
cases of flooding of residential buildings and other structures have been
reported.
“As of today, over 30,000 people
have returned to their homes. There are still 8,500 people, including 3,700
children, remaining in evacuation centers. Water has been drained and pumped
out from over 5,670 residential buildings and more than 2,500 courtyard areas.
Over 11 million cubic meters of meltwater have been pumped out, with the placement
of more than five million sandbags and 1.5 million tonnes of inert material.
The hotline has received over 2,200 calls. In total, more than 32,000 people
and 4,000 units of equipment, including 773 water pumping means, 294 floating
units, and 13 aircraft, are involved in emergency rescue and flood control efforts,”
informed Askar Sharip, spokesperson for the Kazakh Ministry of Emergency
Situations.
