The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan has provided updated information on the country's water reservoirs. Water released from the Irtysh Reservoir in Russia is flowing through Kazakhstan, with significant volumes passing through the Zhayyk River in the city of Uralsk. The spring flood continues, and specialists are ensuring the safe passage of floodwaters.
In the Ural-Kushum irrigation system, four reservoirs are being filled, currently at 85% capacity with 221 million cubic meters of water. Additionally, reservoirs along the Maly Uzen River are at 91% capacity, while those along the Bolshoy Uzen River are at 66%. The flood on these rivers has subsided, with a total of 428 million cubic meters of floodwaters.
Water levels in various rivers are being closely monitored, with ongoing information exchange between Kazakh and Russian water authorities. In the Akmola region, the Astana and Seletinsk reservoirs are at full capacity and operating normally. In North Kazakhstan, two large reservoirs are also full, with the flood continuing.
The situation remains tense in the regions, with the water level in the Esil River in Petropavlovsk unchanged at 1270 cm. In Aktobe region, two major reservoirs are at 97% capacity, while in East Kazakhstan, the average filling of two reservoirs is around 81%. Shulbinsk Reservoir in Abay region is at 63% capacity, with ongoing flood releases due to increased tributaries.
In Karaganda, three major reservoirs are at 98.5% capacity, and in Kostanay, two reservoirs are at 92%. The peak of the floods has passed in most regions, except for East and West Kazakhstan, where the flood situation remains tense. Continuous monitoring and vigilance are maintained at all reservoirs to manage the water situation effectively.
Overall, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan is actively monitoring and managing the water levels in the country's reservoirs to ensure the safety of the population and mitigate any potential risks associated with the ongoing floods.
