Akim of NKR commented on the current flood situation in the region

Akim of North Kazakhstan region Gauez Nurmukhambetov visited the Sergeyev hydroelectric complex, where he heard reports from the leaders on the current flood situation in the region. At the moment, the overflow at the Sergeyev reservoir is 35 cm. Let us recall that last year the record overflow level was 425 cm.

"In general, the situation in the region remains stable. Due to active snowmelt, temporary overflows occurred on regional and district roads, however, traffic is not restricted, and there is no threat of flooding of settlements. Akimats and police have organized a round-the-clock duty. Additional rescuers and special equipment have been sent to flood-prone areas," the head of the region wrote on social networks.

Flood prevention measures are being carried out in the region. Water is being pumped out, the laying of concrete slabs and canopies on the dams is nearing completion. 2 thousand intra-village pipes have been cleaned, 500 km of fields near villages have been blackened, 200 thousand meters of irrigation ditches have been cleared, 119 thousand sacks have been prepared, 1.5 million cubic meters of snow have been removed. The National Guard Academy, the military unit of the Ministry of Emergency Situations from Karaganda and the military unit of the territorial defense of Petropavl are involved in flood control measures. The flood situation is under constant control of the regional leadership.