On February 18, a meeting of the Mangystau region commission for the prevention and elimination of emergency situations was held under the chairmanship of the regional akim Nurdaulet Kilybay. The meeting discussed measures to protect settlements and roads during the spring flood of 2025, the preparation of water supply structures and drainage systems.
At the meeting, the head of the regional passenger transport and road administration Adaybek Kaliyev reported on the protection of roads of republican and local significance in the region. According to him, 65 vehicles were mobilized for flood control measures, and 80 tons of gasoline and diesel fuel were prepared. In addition, 9 units, 200 vehicles and about 300 personnel were involved in transport services. In the event of an emergency, it is possible to transport more than 4,000 people.
According to the deputy head of the regional emergency department, Alexander Alekseev, the risk of flooding is low due to the climatic features of the region. However, he noted that preventive measures have already begun.
- In order to prevent floods and eliminate their consequences by 2025, more than 1,800 tons of inert material, 4,200 bags and more than 150 tons of fuel and lubricants have been prepared. In addition, 50 agreements have been signed to feed citizens affected by the emergency. If necessary, we will provide them with sleeping places and a sufficient amount of bedding, — said Alexander Alekseev.
During the meeting, the akim of the Mangistau region Galymzhan Niyazov announced that the “Sarykabak” hydraulic structure, located 1 kilometer west of the village of Zharmysh, is undergoing major repairs. This dam is designed to collect rainwater, groundwater and spring water flowing from the mountains near the village.
- In order to ensure the safety of residents of the village of Zharmysh, work has been undertaken to modernize the dam. Currently, construction is underway on an area of ​​​​17.6 hectares. We plan to fully complete the construction and installation work of the facility this year, — said Galymzhan Niyazov.
Summing up the meeting, the regional akim Nurdaulet Kilybay instructed the responsible bodies to intensify preparations for the spring flood period.
Prevention of spring floods is one of the most important tasks for our region. All responsible institutions must intensify preparations and strictly monitor emergency prevention measures, — said the regional akim Nurdaulet Kilybay.
Press service of the akim of the Mangystau region

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/941410