Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas
Bektenov inspected active flood control measures underway in the North
Kazakhstan region. First, he visited the Sergeyevskoye reservoir, where the water
inflow was recorded at a level of over 6,000 cubic meters per second. The water
discharge exceeds 4,700 cubic meters. Notably, the reservoir’s filling level
exceeds the maximum recorded in the last 50 years by two times.
“In 2023, we received a safety
declaration. Based on the analysis and inspection report, the technical
condition of the hydrosystems is deemed satisfactory. Presently, the overflow
measures four meters and 15 centimeters. Since the beginning of the floods, we
have discharged 1.5 billion cubic meters of water, with a daily volume of 529
million cubic meters. The water level has stabilized,” said Shugaip Ibatullin,
Director of the North Kazakhstan Branch of ‘Kazvodkhoz’.
Earlier, Bektenov instructed to
mobilize all resources to prevent and minimize the risks of flooding in the
region in case of overflow on the Yessil River. Thousands of military personnel
from the Kazakh capital have been sent to the region to assist in reinforcing
the dams. In total, approximately 3,000 people are involved in this effort,
including volunteers, personnel of the governor's office, and representatives
of private organizations. Overall, the situation in the region is under special
control of the authorities, and an operational headquarters is working round
the clock.
“The military personnel of the National Guard
and the academy are involved. It is necessary to reinforce the regiment as
well. The personnel of the Defense Ministry will also be deployed, so there
should be enough forces. Right now, we need to mobilize and work intensively
for two-three days to prevent serious damage. Floods are inevitable, but our
priority is to ensure that people are not affected,” said Bektenov.
