A meeting of the republican headquarters for the coordination of anti-flood measures and the elimination of the consequences of the flood period was held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov. At the meeting, the Akim of the Atyrau region Serik Shapkenov reported on the work carried out in this direction

According to the head of the region, at the moment there is no threat of flooding of the Zhaiyk River.

“We are currently in touch with our colleagues from Orenburg. At the moment, the Zhaiyk River is not in the high-risk zone, however, dams have been built and the banks have been strengthened. According to the forecast, the main rivers – Zhem and Oiyl – are at risk of flooding. Dams have been built along the Zhem River, its mouth has been cleared. The main forces and structures are ready,” S. Shapkenov said.  

Considering the high risk on the Zhem and Kigash rivers, Olzhas Bektenov instructed to take the necessary measures to protect the settlements located along these reservoirs. At the end of the meeting of the republican headquarters, Serik Shapkenov held a meeting with the responsible leaders.

The head of the region assigned each district and instructed to distribute the main security agencies to the sites. He also instructed to maintain constant communication with the Aktobe and Orenburg regions.

The list of populated areas of the region at risk of flooding has been reviewed and clarified. 51 populated areas have been taken under surveillance, in 14 of them the risk of flooding has decreased, in 37 it remains.

To date, dams with a length of 41.2 km have been built in nine rural districts and five populated areas of the Kyzylkoga district. In the Zhylyoy district, the total length of dredging works is 95.3 km. The Kursay Canal is 47.2 km, the Zhem River is 48.1 km, dams are 65.3 km.

1,511 people, 244 units of equipment, 187 motor pumps, 20 floating craft, three helicopters have been prepared to eliminate the consequences of the floods. 48.5 tons of fuel and lubricants, 235 tons of inert materials and over 860 thousand bags, 69 tents, more than 5 thousand sets of bed linen have been prepared. 200 evacuation points have been equipped to ensure the safety of residents. For reference: according to data as of March 11, the water discharge from the Irekti reservoir is 201 m3/s, the Yedil - 5,450 m3/s.