Flooding under control: Samara region prepares for spring in advance

In the Samara district of East Kazakhstan Oblast, active preparations are underway for the 2026 flood season. According to Kazhydromet, the region is considered an area with a high risk of flooding.

As of February 10, the average soil freezing depth is 45 centimeters. Last year, it was significantly less – 14 centimeters. The snow depth is currently 42 centimeters, while in 2025 it reached 75 centimeters. Meanwhile, the hydrological situation remains stable: the water level on the Ulken Boken (Dzhumba village) and Kaiyndy (Mirolyubovka village) rivers is below critical levels.

There are eight hydraulic structures in the district. Five of them are maintained by the Shygys Su Koimalary State Enterprise, and the other three are municipally owned. Based on long-term observations, two settlements—Samara and Mirolyubovka—are in the flood zone. In Samarskoye, these are 15 houses with a total of 39 residents, while in Mirolyubovka, there are five houses with 19 residents.

Aset Seilkumarov, head of the Samara District Emergency Situations Department, reported that the situation is under constant monitoring.

"There is currently no threat. All necessary engineering work has been completed, and a 24-hour watch has been established. We monitor the water level and the condition of hydraulic structures daily. We are prepared to act quickly if the weather worsens," he noted.

One of the key measures was the repair of the Karpovka Reservoir. The flood spillway was upgraded, the capacity of the bottom outlet was increased, and the dam was reinforced. Ditch networks in the settlements at risk were also inspected and cleaned. Since there is no storm sewer system in the district, the condition of the ditches is receiving special attention.

Since February 10, the district has been on high alert. Emergency response teams have been established in all akimats. A stockpile of essential materials has been assembled: 2,000 bags, 100 tons of inert materials, fuel, motor pumps, and generators. This year, additional generators, motor pumps, and camp beds are planned. Funding of 7.5 million tenge has been allocated for the flood period.

Nine reception centers with a total capacity of 1,150 people have been prepared for possible evacuation. Temporary accommodation centers have been established in Samarskoye and Mirolyubovka, and they are being replenished.

Samara District Akim Serik Zhenisov emphasized that the work is being done proactively.

"Our goal is to prevent an emergency. All services are on alert, and the necessary reserve of equipment and materials has been created. Resident safety remains a priority," he noted.

Furthermore, agreements have been signed with entrepreneurs to provide meals and essential goods in the event of an emergency. Memoranda have been signed with road maintenance organizations to provide equipment if necessary.

The situation remains under constant monitoring by regional and district authorities. Monitoring is ongoing daily.

Press Service of the Samara District Akim