In the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) of Kazakhstan today, on May 15, 2024, the water level in the Zhaiyk River (Ural) was reported, as well as updates on the situation at the country's reservoirs.
Earlier, the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) released a video showing the situation around the village of Taldykol in the Atyrau region. According to the hydrological monitoring data of the "Kazhydromet" RSE, the water level in the Zhaiyk River (Ural) rose by 4 cm in the past day, reaching 984 cm.
"Water continues to arrive from the territory of the Russian Federation. The water level in the Zhaiyk River in Atyrau is 553 cm, and in the village of Makhambet in the Atyrau region, it is 988 cm. Further increase in the water level of the Zhaiyk River is expected. Specialists from the local branch of "Kazvodkhoz" continue their work in managing the incoming flood waters."
Press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Situation at the Reservoirs
- Four major reservoirs in the West Kazakhstan region are filled to 94% capacity.
- In the Akmola region, two large reservoirs are at full capacity (100%).
- In the North Kazakhstan region, two major reservoirs are at full capacity (100%).
- In the Aktobe region, the average filling of two large reservoirs is at 95%.
- In the East Kazakhstan region, the average filling of two major reservoirs stands at 85.4%.
- In the Abai region, the Shulbinskoye reservoir is filled to 59.7%.
- In the Karaganda region, three large reservoirs are at 99.7% capacity.
- In the Kostanay region, the average filling of two major reservoirs is at 92%.
"Monitoring and surveillance of the water management situation at the reservoirs continue by the specialists of "Kazvodkhoz." The water collected in the reservoirs is being directed for use in agriculture and industry."
Press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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