While the north and west of Kazakhstan struggle with excess water, the south faces drought concerns. Farmers fear for their crops, relying solely on rain. Dehkan farmers in the Turkestan region express worries about their drying fields. They have turned to the water management authorities for help, but with little success. The fate of their crops now hangs on the hope of rainfall.
In the Keles district, dehkan farmers are witnessing their newly planted cabbage wilting due to lack of water. A similar situation is observed with beets. The season has just begun, potentially resulting in significant losses. Officials urge the farmers not to lose hope.
A damaged canal from Uzbekistan is a source of irrigation water for the region. Emergency repairs are underway by specialists from both countries to restore the flow. The deputy governor of the Keles district assures that the situation will soon be resolved, and water will flow again.
Authorities in the Turkestan region provide reassurance to residents, explaining that repairs on the damaged canal have been completed. Water supply is expected to resume shortly. Meanwhile, the Sazdinsky reservoir near Aktobe is experiencing increased water inflow, leading to evacuations by the Kazakhstan Emergency Situations Ministry. So far, 25 people, including 9 children, have been relocated to safety.
The situation regarding floods in Kazakhstan in spring 2024 continues to develop.
