Oral takes extensive flood control measures

Flood control measures are currently underway in the West Kazakhstan region. Thus, the protection of strategically vital life support facilities has been strengthened. Extensive measures are being implemented to safeguard water, heating, and electricity supply in the city of Oral. All emergency crews are on standby, and all utilities organizations are equipped with the necessary gear. Besides, shore protection works along the Zhaiyk River include the construction of dams and earth embankments, with flood-prone areas being filled with a mixture of sand and gravel. Earlier, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov inspected the progress of work along the Zhaiyk, Shagan, and Derkul rivers, prioritizing  the task to protect residents and their homes from flooding. To date, the flood control task force in the West Kazakhstan region comprises over 6,000 people and more than 1,500 units of equipment.

“At the moment, we have been tasked with reinforcing the dam in the Pugachev area in Oral. About 60 people have been deployed from our unit. Work is ongoing, and we expect completion within two or three days. We have been working for about a month already,” said serviceman Tlek Temiraliyev.

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