The «Unified infrastructure of drones» project is being
implemented in the North Kazakhstan region. Starting this year, it is set to be
used for monitoring and transmitting information on the region’s flood
situation. The technological solution, incorporating elements of artificial
intelligence, was presented to Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov during his
working trip to the region. He was shown the progress of the reconstruction and
equipment of the pumping station of the first lift, which is equipped with two
pumps capable of operating both in dry and underwater environments. Bektenov also
reviewed the readiness of equipment designed to protect against possible flood waters.
To prevent overflows in the city, protective dams are planned to be installed,
along with the construction of a bridge over the Ishim River. The Prime
Minister also visited the Sergeyev hydrosystem, which plays a key role in flood
protection for settlements and ensuring water supply for local residents.
«By 2025, 20.3 million tenge will be allocated for flood
prevention measures. These funds will be used to supply about 1,000 square
meters of rubble stones, and work in this area will continue. Overall, two
reservoirs are prepared for floods this year, with no risk of flooding,» said Shugaip
Ibatullin, Director of the North Kazakhstan branch of Kazvodkhoz.
National meeting on flood season preparations held in Petropavl
During his working visit to the region, Bektenov held a
national meeting on preparations for the flood period. Digital solutions were
presented at the meeting, including the new Tasqyn flood forecasting
information system. It is modelling floods at 142 gauging stations along 128
river sections. Additionally, operational reports on water releases from
reservoirs have been automated and integrated with the global flood warning
system GloFAS, enabling early risk notifications. Currently, over 1,200
settlements in the country are located in flood-prone zone. To protect them,
576 kilometers of protective dams have been built, and 822 kilometers of
drainage systems, canals, and ditches have been repaired or built. Furthermore,
960 culverts have been installed along road and railway networks. Work has also
been carried out on dangerous sections of 74 rivers, where about 500 kilometers
of riverbeds have been deepened. Following the meeting, Bektenov gave a number
of instructions.
«The beginning of spring is expected to be warm and rainy.
We must be prepared for any situation. I instruct you to visit every settlement
and establish regional commissions that will comprehensively analyze the
current situation and take appropriate measures. As in the previous year, a
national headquarters must be set up to coordinate flood control measures and eliminate
the consequences of flooding. Local authorities and relevant agencies need to
complete preparations for the flood period by early March,» Bektenov noted.
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