Preparation for spring floods: work has been intensified in two more districts in the West Kazakhstan Region

 

On February 5-6, 2025, Akim of the West Kazakhstan region Nariman Turegaliyev visited Karatobinsky and Syrymsky districts, where he inspected flood control works. 9 settlements of the Karatobe district (villages of Karatobe, Shoptykol, Ushagash, Korzhyn, Egindykol, Shalgyn, Saule, Sulykol, Ushana), as well as 9 settlements of the neighboring Syrymsky district (Zhympity, Ulenty, Buldurty, Kosoba), Zhyrakuduk, Toganas, Ankaty, Zhetikol, Kyzylagash, are included in the list of flooded settlements. regions. Akim of the region examined the condition of dams in flood-prone settlements, made sure that equipment and evacuation points were ready. Nariman Turegaliyev visited the villages of Ushana, Sulykol, Ushagash of Karatobinsky district and the district center, where he got acquainted with the preparations for the flood. He noted the need to strengthen protective dams in villages and ensure high-quality work to strengthen riverbeds. In total, 9.8 km of protective dams have been built in the Karatobinsky district (in the villages of Korzhin, Karatobe, Ushagash, Sulykol, Ushana). There are more than 30 pieces of equipment in the district. There are 19 evacuation points for 1,430 people in Karatobinsk district. The head of the region also inspected the protective dams built near the village of Kosoba and the village of Zhympity, Syrymsky district, and also inspected the building of the Emergency Department under construction. 15 km of protective dams have been erected in Syrymsky district to protect flood-prone settlements. 83 pieces of equipment are provided to eliminate the consequences of the flood. There are 9 evacuation points for 430 people in the area. "We must carefully prepare for flood prevention. All work must be completed in a timely and high-quality manner. The main thing is to ensure the safety of the population. To do this, it is necessary to fully prepare the necessary equipment and equipment, as well as organize round—the-clock duty in case of changes in water levels and warming," the governor of the region said. Akim of the region instructed Deputy responsible for the sphere Bakhytzhan Narymbetov, akims of districts and responsible organizations to strengthen flood control measures and keep the situation under strict control. The press service of the Akimat of West Kazakhstan Region