Kazakhstan restores dam in Akmola as floods sever village access
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Kazakhstan's Emergency Ministry reports that the dam 'Shoptykol' in Akmola region has been restored. Despite this, the village of Stary Koluton remains inaccessible due to flooding. Authorities assure that there is no threat to the village's residents.
Flood Situation in Akmola
The Ministry of Emergency Situations stated that the flood peak is currently affecting the Akmola region. The village of Stary Koluton is cut off due to water levels rising from snowmelt. The authorities have preemptively opened the road surface to prevent water overflow.
Flood Management Efforts
Flood prevention measures continue across various regions, with monitoring in North Kazakhstan and East Kazakhstan. In Kostanay, no flooding has been reported, and water levels remain below critical marks. The active flood phase has concluded in the Abay and Karaganda regions, with stable conditions reported.
Reconstruction of Defense Dams
In the North Kazakhstan region, the defense dam in the village of Teplichnoe, which has not been repaired for over 40 years, will be restored. The government has allocated 1.4 billion tenge for this purpose. The dam was damaged by floods last year, necessitating full reconstruction, including the laying of roads and reinforced concrete slabs.
Dam Breach in Akmola Region
The Shoptikol dam in the Korgalzhyn district of Akmola region was breached by floodwaters. The hydraulic structure is located 2 kilometers from the village of Sabundy. Although floodwater spread across the area, it did not reach the roadway, and traffic on the Astana-Korgalzhyn highway remains unrestricted.
What's Next
Monitoring and flood prevention efforts will continue in affected regions. It remains uncertain when access to Stary Koluton will be restored.
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Kazakhstan restores dam in Akmola as floods sever village access
