Deputy PM Kanat Bozumbayev checks readiness for flood control in Atyrau region

Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev inspected bank protection works in the villages of Inderbor, Zhasuat, Kurylys of Inder district, as well as in the villages of Makhambet, Saraishyk, Taldykol of Makhambet district of Atyrau region, El.kz citesprimeminister.kz.

There is still a threat of floods in the region. At the gauging stations near the villages of Inderbor and Makhambet, the water level has exceeded the dangerous mark. It is expected to further increase the level of the river Zhaiyk. Round-the-clock duty has been organised at all dangerous sites. Local residents, volunteers and employees of various enterprises are actively involved in the fight against the elements. 

In Inder district, the total length of earth dams was 30 kilometres. Protection is built in the settlements of Zhasuat, Inderbor, Kurylys, Koktogai, Orlik, Yesbol and Eltai. More than 40 units of special equipment, about 300 servicemen and about 100 employees of the Emergency Situations Department of Kyzylorda region are involved in the work. 

In Makhambet district there are 17 settlements along the river Zhaiyk. To protect them, 80 kilometres of bank protection dams have been constructed. Their total length in the district is 105.8 km. Flood control measures continue. 130 units of special equipment, 650 servicemen, more than 200 emergency workers, about 300 volunteers and local residents have been involved.

Akim of Makhambet district, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev instructed to additionally raise the dam along the river Zhaiyk throughout the ancient settlement of Saraishyk. 

"For this purpose dozens of equipment units and hundreds of personnel of the Ministry of Defence will be transferred here. It is necessary to take a responsible attitude to the protection and preservation of our historical heritage," Kanat Bozumbayev instructed.

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