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Olzhas Bektenov and Head of the Sakha Republic Aysen Nikolayev discuss issues of trade and economic cooperation

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with the Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Aysen Nikolayev, who arrived on a visit to Astana to participate in the opening ceremony of the Days of the Republic of Sakha in Kazakhstan.   

Preparation for the fire-dangerous period: Kanat Bozumbayev orders to urgently eliminate violations in regions

Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev held a meeting on preparation for the fire-dangerous period with the participation of Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Yerlan Nysanbayev and Minister for Emergency Situations Chingis Arinov. 

Olzhas Bektenov orders to pay lump-sum compensation to flood victims by late this week

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the issue of compensation to citizens affected by floods. The reports of the Minister of Finance Madi Takayev, Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapayev, regional akims were heard.

Olzhas Bektenov introduced to digital tools to support domestic commodity producers and forecast flood situation

Digital tools to support domestic producers have been developed on the instructions of the Prime Minister.

Measures to protect strategic life support facilities from floods strengthened in Uralsk

In the West Kazakhstan region strengthened measures to protect the facilities of life support systems. In particular, in Uralsk, a set of flood control measures was organised at the facilities of Batys su Arnasy LLP, Zhaiykteploenergo JSC, as well as at the pumping station.

Earth ramparts and over 5,000 military personnel: West Kazakhstan region prepares for big water

In West Kazakhstan region measures are being taken to prevent large-scale flooding. The grouping of forces concentrated in the region for flood control works exceeded 6.3 thousand people. 

Food supplies to flood-affected regions of Kazakhstan carried out without interruptions

The average price index for social food products in the Republic of Kazakhstan decreased by 0.1% during the week. The key role in this was played by regional stabfonds, which began to form stocks of products since last year instead of purchasing socially important food products under ‘revolving schemes’.

Government allocates funds to purchase houses for flood victims in Arkalyk

The Government decree allocated 405 million tenge from the emergency reserve of the Government to provide housing for residents of Arkalyk city, Kostanay region, who suffered as a result of floods. 

Olzhas Bektenov: over 10,000 servicemen mobilised to protect west regions from big water

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a working meeting of the Republican headquarters for the coordination of flood control measures and elimination of consequences of floods. The main issue was the situation in the western regions, where the second wave of floods is expected. 

Olzhas Bektenov checks hydraulic structures condition considering forecasts of second flood wave in West regions

The Prime Minister, Head of the Republican headquarters for coordination of flood control measures and elimination of consequences of the flood period Olzhas Bektenov checked the progress of work and measures to fulfil the instructions of the Head of State in West Kazakhstan region.