Floods are on the Leash

According to the information of rescuers, the snow cover in Pavlodar region for a week decreases by an average of 3-5 centimetres, and if the weather conditions do not change, the snow on the territory of the region should go down within three weeks. In general, the flood situation in the region is stable and under control. For the record, by order of Pavlodar Oblast Akim of Pavlodar Oblast, the help has been sent to East Kazakhstan where they struggle with the consequent effects of the flood.

“On March 23, a column of 5 units of special equipment, 3 motor pumps and 12 personnel went to East Kazakhstan Oblast,” – the Head of the Emergency Situations Ministry Abai Temirbaev said. – “Our forces are currently working on meltwater pumping in Ust-Kamenogorsk. The personnel is provided with food, fuel products and accommodation.”

As for the environment-oriented discharges, which will start on the Irtysh within the next 3-4 weeks, they do not carry flood threats. The Irtysh Basin Inspection has reported that the water volume in the Bukhtarma Reservoir is 39.3 cubic meters, which is only 80% of its projected volume.

“Taking into account the weather conditions and forecasts of Kazgydromet, the interdepartmental commission for environmental protection will meet in the period from 10 to 15 April,” – said the Head of the Inspection Kazymbek Baimagambetov. – “If last year 7.3 cubic meters of water were discharged, this year the discharge volume will be approximately 5.5 cubic meters. In general, for today there is no threat for Pavlodar Oblast.”