The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan reported on the situation at the country's reservoirs on May 8.
According to the ministry:
- Four large reservoirs in the West Kazakhstan region are filled to 92%. All of them are operating normally as the second wave of flooding in the region continues.
- In the Akmola region, two large reservoirs are at full capacity at 100% and are operating normally as the peak of the flood has passed.
- Two large reservoirs in the North Kazakhstan region are also at full capacity at 100% and are operating in transit mode. The second wave of flooding on the Esil River continues, but the water inflow is decreasing.
- In the Aktobe region, the average filling of two large reservoirs stands at 96%, both of which are operating normally as the peak of the flood has passed.
- In the East Kazakhstan region, the average filling of two large reservoirs is at 83.6%.
- The Shulbinskoye reservoir in the Abai region is filled to 48.6%, and flooding continues in the region due to increased lateral inflows to the reservoir, leading to discharges into the Ertis River.
- In the Karaganda region, three large reservoirs are at full capacity at 99% and are operating normally as the peak of the flood has passed.
- In the Kostanay region, the average filling of two large reservoirs is at 92%, both of which are operating normally as the peak of the flood in the region has passed.
The ministry highlighted that "duty shifts and monitoring of the water management situation at the reservoirs are ongoing by specialists from Kazvodkhoz. The water collected in the reservoirs is being directed for use in agriculture and industry."
On May 8, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan published a video showing the disinfection of homes affected by the floods.
Overall, the situation at the reservoirs in different regions of Kazakhstan is being closely monitored and managed to mitigate the impact of the floods on the population and infrastructure.
