Monday17 February 2025
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Floods 2025: The number of settlements at risk has been revealed.

In Kazakhstan, 1,223 settlements are at risk of flooding. To mitigate this threat, significant efforts have been made in various regions to enhance flood protection measures. This information was reported by Bizmedia.kz, citing the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Паводки 2025: озвучено количество населённых пунктов, находящихся в зоне риска.

Recently, 576 kilometers of protective embankments have been constructed and strengthened, 164 kilometers of drainage systems have been installed, and nearly a thousand water crossings have been set up under the roads.

Additionally, the channels of 74 rivers have been cleared and deepened over a distance of 300 kilometers, and 658 kilometers of canals and ditches have been arranged.

In the populated areas, the construction and repair of stormwater and drainage systems continue, and safe sites for snow removal are being prepared in advance.

Moreover, it has also been announced today that a state of increased readiness for flooding has been implemented in VKO since February 1. Authorities are monitoring water bodies, and 156,000 cubic meters of snow have already been removed. Residents are urged to prepare for spring and to call 112 in case of emergencies.