News by tag - Floods

Government Launches Regional Inspections for Flood Preparedness

During a working visit to Karaganda Region, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev inspected the region’s preparedness for the flood season, assessed the condition of key hydraulic structures, and visited settlements in Bukhar-Zhyrau, Karkaraly, Shet, and Abai districts that are at risk of flooding.

Olzhas Bektenov Inspects Implementation of Presidential Instructions on Urban Development During Working Trip to West Kazakhstan Region

In Uralsk, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reviewed the implementation of the President’s instructions on infrastructure development, urban improvement, and flood prevention measures. In particular, he visited houses built for families affected by the 2024 floods and inspected the embankment along the Zhaiyk River as an example of completed bank protection works.

Road and railway situation remains stable: no washouts or waterlogging observed

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev reported that the situation on the roads and railways of the country during the flood period remains stable.

Repair of hydraulic structures, digital technologies and new dams: Kazakhstan adopts complex of measures for flood defence

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov reported on a set of measures aimed at protecting against floods and improving the sustainability of water infrastructure.

Flood control measures implemented in Kazakhstan – more than 4 million cubic metres of water pumped out, ditches cleaned and thousands of bags laid down

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Deputy Minister for Emergency Situations Kegen Tursynbayev reported on measures taken to protect settlements from floods.

Flood passage considered in Government. Olzhas Bektenov instructs to continue monitoring and be ready for prompt measures

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the issue of flood situation in the country was considered. 

Olzhas Bektenov holds meeting of Republican headquarters on coordination of flood control measures

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting of the Republican headquarters for coordination of flood control measures and elimination of consequences of the flood period.

New hydrological forecasts to help regions prepare for floods

Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Yerlan Nysanbayev at the Government session presented updated weather forecast data for the spring period.

Kanat Bozumbayev checks measures to protect metropolitan area from floods

Deputy Prime Minister visited Zhibek-Zholy village in Arshalyn district, Taitobe and Talapker villages in Tselinograd district and Kosshy town in Akmola region. 

Olzhas Bektenov holds republican meeting on flood period preparation

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov during a working trip to the North Kazakhstan region held a national meeting on preparation for the flood period. Ministers of Ecology and Natural Resources Yerlan Nysanbayev, Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister for Emergency Situations Chingis Arinov, Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Malik Olzhabekov and akims of a number of regions reported on the measures taken.

Olzhas Bektenov checks North Kazakhstan region flood preparations

During his working trip to North Kazakhstan region Prime Minister visited Sergeyevskiy hydrosystem, and also checked in Petropavlovsk the progress of reconstruction of pumping station of the 1st lift and strengthening of the dam.

Flood preparation: Kazakhstan reduces water volumes in key reservoirs

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is preparing for the flood period. As of today, the necessary reservoirs are being released.

Annual Results: Water Infrastructure Development and Technology Implementation for Sustainable Future of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has made a significant step in reforming its water management system. These changes are aimed at sustainable and efficient use of water, as well as ensuring security in the face of climate change. As part of the 2024 Outlook series, Primeminister.kz will detail the key initiatives that are shaping the future of the country's water sector.

Kanat Bozumbayev checks Atyrau region's readiness for upcoming floods

Deputy Prime Minister visited Zhylyoi and Makhambet districts, the cities of Kulsary and Atyrau, inspected the work on protection of settlements from high water.

Readiness of regions and services for winter period and floods in 2025 checked by Kanat Bozumbayev

Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev held a meeting of the Interdepartmental State Commission for Prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations. It was attended by heads of departments, akims of regions and cities.

All necessary assistance to flood victims provided by Government – Kanat Bozumbayev

At the Government session chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, Deputy Minister Kanat Bozumbayev reported on the ongoing work to provide assistance to those affected by floods.