The head of the region Serik Shapkenov made a report on the work done in Atyrau region
– In the Zhylyoy district of the city of Kulsary, work has been carried out to clean and deepen 32 kilometers of the Kursai canal. Also this month, work has begun on clearing the Zhem River, the total length of which is 55 kilometers, and 1.5 kilometers have been completed to date. In addition, protective structures – dams – are being built with a total length of 58 kilometers, of which 24 kilometers have already been built, S. Shapkenov said.
The Governor of the region noted that a special institution "Tabigat" has been created for the management of water facilities.
– Work is underway to take 590 kilometers of dams erected during the flood to the balance of this institution. We will check their quality before spring and, if necessary, strengthen these structures. In order to increase the capacity of the Zhaiyk River at the outlet to the Caspian Sea, dredging continues. They are also being conducted on the Kigach River in Kurmangazy district. In general, the preparation for the flood is carried out systematically, – said S. Shapkenov.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/879138