105 hydraulic posts for assessing the flood-prone situation are set up on the territory of the Almaty region

In Almaty region, the Department of Emergency Situations conducted an early assessment of the possible flood situation, with their distribution by risk levels. According to observations, Zhambyl, Karasai, Talgar, and Enbekshikazakh districts are at high risk. Panfilov, Balkhash, and Ili districts and the city of Taldykorgan are at medium risk. To assess the flood-prone situation in the territory of the Zhetysu region, 105 hydraulic posts were set up.

"In total, 42 flood-prone areas have been identified in the Almaty region, where about 40 thousand people live. This situation is under special control of rescuers and local executive bodies. To assess the flood situation, 105 hydraulic posts were set up. Also, for the implementation of continuous monitoring and timely forecasting of the hydrometeorological situation on the flood-prone rivers of the region, the exchange of hydrometeorological information with the RSE "Kazhydromet" and JSC NC "Kazakhstan Garysh Sapary" is constantly organized, the space monitoring of snow cover and snowmelt processes is carried out. The implementation of flood prevention measures is carried out according to the regional Plan and is under constant control, " said Deputy Head of the Department of Emergency Situations of the Almaty region, Lieutenant Colonel Igor Zhukov.

It should be emphasized that the number of dangerous areas is reduced compared to previous years. For example, in 2020, 48 flood-prone areas were registered, and in 2019, 134. Also, 4 aerial and 25 ground visual surveys were conducted on flood-prone areas of the region.All sites are under the control of the DChS and local executive bodies. In flood-prone areas, preventive measures are being carried out in stages for the construction of ditch-channel networks, the construction and repair of protective dams, shore protection, dredging, and straightening of riverbeds.