The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan has released an official statement addressing the recent concerns regarding water supply to Kazakhstan, shedding light on the situation and dispelling any misconceptions.
The focus of the statement was the Kirov reservoir, which boasts a designed capacity of 550 mn cubic meters. As per official records, the release of water from the reservoir commenced on April 21, 2023, when the reservoir's volume was measured at 445.6 mn cubic meters. This release followed the agreed-upon schedule and the established protocol for water distribution that had been signed between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
Kyrgyzstan has remained steadfast in upholding its obligations to Kazakhstan, ensuring consistent water supply in accordance with the established agreements. As of August 22, the Kirov reservoir's volume stands at 14.5 mn cubic meters, indicating a reduction of 92.1 mn cubic meters in comparison to the same period last year.
One notable aspect highlighted in the statement is the absence of any notable increase in water inflow into the reservoir. In 2022, the recorded water inflow was at a rate of 13.7 cubic meters per second, signaling the need for careful management of water resources in light of the current situation.
A statement was made by Ulan Chortombaev, the Director of the Kyrgyz Research Institute of Irrigation under the Ministry of Agriculture. Chortombaev took to social media to clarify that the Republic of Kyrgyzstan is unable to supply water to Kazakhstan due to the existing scarcity of water within its reservoirs. This clarifying statement was issued as a response to media reports that suggested Kazakh border guards were obstructing the passage of trucks across the border on account of Kyrgyzstan's alleged failure to provide water to the neighboring state.
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