An online broadcast from the sites of flood
control measures has been launched in Kazakhstan. Now, every citizen has
access to live coverage of flood preparation efforts and on-site conditions via
the government website gov.kz. The video surveillance system covers three
cities – Atyrau, Oral, and Kostanai. It enables monitoring of the dam and
embankment construction process, facilitating prompt response, as noted by the Kazakh
Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry. The
broadcast currently utilizes 22 cameras in Atyrau city and the Atyrau region,
as well as six cameras in Oral and Kostanai. Their number can be increased if
necessary. Additionally, geodesy headquarters have been established in the
regions.
“Specialists are promptly conducting geodetic
measurements at eight hydrological stations in the West Kazakhstan and Atyrau
regions, as well as coordinating six hydrological stations on the Irtysh River
in the Pavlodar region. These measurements are being conducted on
highway embankments, the height of the Zhaiyk River dam, protective
embankments, and structures installed for riverbank protection in flood-prone
areas. Based on the results of these activities, critical points and
unprotected areas have been identified, requiring reinforcement and the
installation of additional protective embankments,” said Albina Aten,
Spokesperson for the Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and
Aerospace Industry.
