Kazakhstan develops hazard map of areas vulnerable to emergency situations the most

AKIPRESS.COM - Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan Magzum Mirzagaliyev, First Vice Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development Kairbek Uskenbayev, governors of several regions reported on their preparedness for the upcoming flood period at the government session, the press service of the Prime Minister said.
Mirzagaliyev noted that the snow accumulation process will continue throughout March.
According to the forecast for March, air temperature and precipitation in most of Kazakhstan are expected to be higher than the climatic norm.
All owners of hydraulic structures were sent recommendations on the implementation of appropriate measures for the safe passage of flood waters and the preparation of the necessary inert materials and equipment.
A hazard map has been developed showing locations vulnerable to emergency situations the most.
"Given the significant amount of snowfall and in the case of a sharp increase in air temperature, we will be forced to carry out significant discharges of water from the reservoirs. In this regard, regional administrations need to take effective measures to prevent an emergency," Mirzagaliyev noted.
The First Vice Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development Kairbek Uskenbayev reported on the preparation of road infrastructure.
Work has begun on clearing snow from bridges, pipes, drainage wells, opening upland and drainage ditches, trays and ditches.
The formation of 42 anti-erosion trains with rubble, rail packages, substandard reinforced concrete sleepers has started.
At the moment, 2,800 m3 of rubble stone and 8,000 pcs of substandard reinforced concrete sleepers have been prepared by track distances.
Governors of Akmola region Yermek Marzhikpayev, the Karaganda region - Zhenis Kassymbek, mayor of Nur-Sultan Altai Kulginov reported on measures to prevent flooding of settlements.