In response to the devastating floods that have swept through multiple regions of Kazakhstan, extensive relief efforts are underway to alleviate the aftermath of the natural disaster, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan reported.
Emergency rescue services and local authorities are actively engaged in flood control measures, including the pumping out of meltwater and reinforcing coastal areas with sandbags and inert materials to fortify canal and ditch systems.
An operational headquarters has reported the delivery of 1,400 tons of humanitarian aid to the affected regions. As floodwaters inundate residential areas in Akmola, Aktobe, Kostanay, Atyrau, and North Kazakhstan, a staggering 5,411 private homes and 1,607 courtyard areas have been submerged. The concerted efforts of rescuers and volunteers have resulted in the extraction of over 9.5 mn cubic meters of meltwater and the deployment of 2.2 mn sandbags and 1.2 mn tons of inert materials to combat the floods.
Since the onset of the calamity, more than 111,000 individuals, including 39,000 children, have been rescued and evacuated, with aircraft facilitating the safe transport of over 3,500 people to secure locations. Presently, 11,950 individuals have returned home, while 6,814 others are temporarily housed in accommodation centers.
Despite these efforts, challenges persist. Over 100 road overflows and 80 washouts, including nine bridge collapses, have disrupted transportation routes, leaving 82 settlements inaccessible. Local authorities are mobilizing resources to ensure the provision of essential supplies, including food and medicine, to affected populations.
As water levels rise in the Yesil and Turgay rivers across Kazakhstan, ongoing evacuation and assistance efforts are paramount. Despite flooding in Akmola, North Kazakhstan, and Aktobe regions, prompt actions have facilitated the evacuation of residents and the provision of critical resources.
Currently, more than 33,000 individuals and over 4,000 pieces of equipment, including helicopters and water-pumping machinery, are engaged in rescue operations. Specialized teams are offering psychological support to victims coping with the aftermath of the disaster.
In anticipation of future flooding events, Kazakhstan has initiated the construction of five reservoirs this year. These structures aim to safeguard populated areas, expanding irrigated land by 250,000 hectares and mitigating flood risks in 70 settlements inhabited by 137,000 people, according to expert assessments.
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