
"Despite the moderate flood risk, we cannot relax – the main threat is spring flooding," the akim of the region noted.
Taiynsha District: 12 settlements under control. There are 15 protective embankments in the district, with a total length of 34.4 km – their condition has been inspected and reinforced. To protect the town of Taiynsha, a 3 km long, 1.5 m high embankment has been constructed, and 75 culverts are operational. A 1 m diameter pipe has been installed to prevent flooding at the pumping station. Three tubing crossings are ready to handle meltwater. In the village of Donetskoye, a 1,200-meter-long drainage channel has been cleared and widened. Ditches, canals, and culverts are being cleared of snow and ice.
Akkayin District: 12 settlements are under monitoring. To reduce the risk of overflowing Lake Bolshoy Tarangul, 11.2 km of earthen embankments have been reinforced, and an additional 2.7 km have been extended. A flood control plan for 2026 has been developed. Constant water level monitoring and the readiness of forces and resources for rapid response have been organized.
Ualikhanov District: 11 km of protective embankments have been strengthened in the villages of Kulykol and Karatal. The water-lift dam on the "Approach to the village of Kobensay" road has been reinforced.
In March, blasting operations to loosen the ice at the mouth of the Seleta River are planned in three areas with a total area of 2,000 square meters, which is 800 square meters less than the previous year. m above last year's level.
The situation is being constantly monitored. The regional governor has instructed everyone to ensure all necessary measures are taken in a timely manner and to intensify snow removal and drainage efforts. All services must act proactively.