President Tokayev Leads Emergency Meeting on Countrywide Flooding Crisis
President of the Pepublic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, convened a crucial meeting to address the ongoing flood crisis affecting several regions across the country. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, along with top officials from the Presidential Administration, participated in the session.
The president received updates on the current flood situation in various regions, including rescue efforts and post-flood recovery measures. Expressing dismay, Tokayev criticized the government and regional leaders for their negligence and lack of professionalism, highlighting the absence of effective coordination between central and local authorities. He expressed sympathy for the significant losses suffered by residents and pledged financial assistance to all affected individuals.
During the meeting, First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar and Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov faced severe rebukes for their failure to implement timely flood control measures. Additionally, warnings were issued to officials in several regions for incomplete compliance with directives.
Tokayev emphasized the need for both immediate actions and long-term systemic solutions to address the crisis. He instructed the establishment of a national task force led by the prime minister to oversee flood response efforts and emphasized the importance of prioritizing citizen safety. Government agencies were tasked with assessing the extent of damages and formulating comprehensive strategies to mitigate future disasters.
The president’s directives underscored the urgency of the situation and the government’s commitment to protecting citizens and preventing similar crises in the future.
