President Tokayev Surveys Flooded Territories in West Kazakhstan Region
President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, initiated his visit to the West Kazakhstan region by conducting an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas, as reported by the Akorda press service.
During his flight, the head of state assessed the situation in the Terektinsky, Syrymsky, and Karatobinsky regions.
Akim of the region, Nariman Turegaliev, briefed the President on the current status, indicating that six districts and the city of Uralsk have been inundated by floods. The flooding has resulted in damage to 552 residential buildings and 427 summer cottages.
Turegaliev further informed President Tokayev that flood control efforts involve 1,911 personnel, 332 pieces of equipment, 101 motor pumps, and one helicopter. Additionally, rescue teams from the Almaty and Mangistau regions are providing assistance. Approximately 7,000 individuals have been evacuated, and temporary shelters have been established for their accommodation. A sum of 63 million tenge has been allocated from the local budget to provide financial aid to affected individuals.
Efforts are ongoing to pump out water, reinforce structures with soil, and expand culverts as part of the ongoing mitigation measures.
