The flood situation is
stabilizing in Kazakhstan, as stated by Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev at
a government meeting. This week, the peak flood period is expected in the
Atyrau region. The water level in the Zhaiyk River has exceeded dangerous
levels at gauging stations in the villages of Inderbor and Makhambet. Necessary
flood control measures are currently being carried out, involving over 7,000
people and 2,000 units of equipment. In general, more than 119,000 people have
been evacuated from the flood-affected areas. To date, over 55,000 citizens
have returned to their homes. The country’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov
instructed to expedite the assessment and compensation process for those
affected by the floods.
“Governor’s offices should intensify assessment
and design activities due to the stabilization of the flood situation in the
regions. All measures for compensating damages, including the
restoration of houses and infrastructure, must be implemented in due course.
Our priority is to return affected people to normal life as soon as possible,” Bektenov
said.
