Kazakhstan begins automating 103 irrigation canals in southern regions
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Kazakhstan has begun automating 103 irrigation canals in its southern regions, covering 857 km and 65,000 hectares. The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation also reports work on 270 previously reconstructed canals and 264 new reconstruction projects. Vice Minister Aslan Abdraimov said the digital tools will build a multi-level water management system.
Key Facts
- Automation of 103 irrigation canals in southern Kazakhstan covers 857 km and 65,000 hectares.
- Work is also underway on 270 previously reconstructed canals totaling 1,184 km.
- The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is developing 264 reconstruction projects with automation elements.
- The National Water Resources Information System has digitized data on over 23,000 water bodies, including 17,758 rivers and 3,148 lakes.
- Since the start of the year, more than 29,000 electronic water supply agreements have been signed.
Automation Scope
The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has started automating 103 irrigation canals in southern Kazakhstan. These canals have a total length of 857 km and irrigate 65,000 hectares. In addition, 270 canals that had previously undergone reconstruction are being automated, with a combined length of 1,184 km. The ministry is also developing 264 projects for canal reconstruction that include automation and modern water metering systems.
Digital Water Management
Vice Minister Aslan Abdraimov said the introduction of digital tools will enable a comprehensive, multi-level water management system. The National Water Resources Information System (NWRIS) consolidates data on water bodies, infrastructure, users, and groundwater. The system has digitized and structured data on more than 23,000 water objects, including 17,758 rivers, 3,148 lakes, and 1,207 hydraulic structures. A billing system for electronic water supply contracts has been launched, with over 29,000 agreements signed since the beginning of the year.
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Kazakhstan begins automating 103 irrigation canals in southern regions
