In Shymkent, the Abay district is carrying out street irrigation at night. This initiative is being implemented to preserve the city's ecosystem, protect greenery, and create a comfortable microclimate for residents. In the summer, the air temperature in the city is very high, and a significant part of the water poured during the day evaporates. For this reason, night irrigation allows for the efficient use of water resources, ensures full absorption of water into the soil, and contributes to the long-term viability of green areas. More than ten special irrigation vehicles and qualified teams of municipal services are involved in these works in the Abay district. They fully cover the trees, flower beds, lawns, and small parks along the streets. Residents will not experience any inconvenience during irrigation, as there is much less traffic at night and the equipment can operate without any obstacles.

Night watering has a significant positive impact on the city's ecosystem. The green belt is considered a natural filter of the city, trees absorb carbon dioxide, purify the air, reduce the spread of dust and allergens, and preserve the natural habitat of insects and birds. In the summer heat, watered streets and lawns reduce air temperature by 3-5 degrees, which is especially important for the elderly and children. At the same time, night watering reduces dust in the streets and yards, which has a positive effect on the breathing of city residents and helps prevent allergic diseases. The main focus is also on the efficient use of water resources. As world experience shows, the problem of water shortage is currently relevant for urbanized regions. Therefore, the municipal services of Shymkent are achieving water savings of up to 30-40 percent by introducing night watering. This is an economically and environmentally beneficial step.

This practice has existed in the city for a long time, but in recent years it has been significantly improved in terms of systematicity and technological efficiency. In 2022, irrigation was carried out mainly during the day, and most of the water evaporated. In 2023, night irrigation was introduced for the first time, but then only central streets and parks were covered. In 2024, water-saving technologies were used, modern irrigation vehicles were used, and the main feature of this year's 2025 campaign is the systematic organization of complex night irrigation works at the district level. This time, not only the main streets, but also residential areas and small parks were fully covered.

As the experience of previous years has shown, this irrigation format has proven to be effective in preserving the city's ecosystem. As a result of night irrigation in 2023, the rate of lawn drying in the Abay district and adjacent territories decreased by 15 percent. In 2024, this figure did not exceed 8 percent. Thus, systematic and planned irrigation ensures the vitality of green areas, which, in turn, contribute to maintaining the city's climatic balance.

Representatives of the municipal service note that such measures have not only technical, but also social significance. During the irrigation works, residents are being informed about the need to protect greenery, not to break trees, not to trample flower beds, not to pollute water sources. Such propaganda is of great importance in the formation of an ecological culture. The city administration also calls on residents to water the trees in their yards and streets and take part in the care of greenery. Last year, more than 500 residents voluntarily took part in lawn care as part of the "Green City" project, thanks to which it was possible to preserve the greenery of the streets during the summer season.

Night irrigation has a comprehensive positive effect on the city's ecosystem. First, the preservation of green areas and lawns cleans the air, reduces carbon dioxide and dust levels in the city. Second, irrigation works contribute to the protection of biodiversity in the city: birds and beneficial insects retain their habitat, which has a positive effect on the natural balance. Third, the microclimate improves, especially in the summer months, the negative effects of daytime heat are reduced. Fourth, the improvement of the ecological situation directly affects the quality of life of city residents, because a clean and green environment is a guarantee of health and comfort.

In conclusion, the night irrigation works that have begun in the Abay district are an important step in ensuring the ecological sustainability of Shymkent. Such systematic measures not only preserve green areas, but also save water, purify the air and create a comfortable environment for residents. Compared with the experience of previous years, the current work is at a much higher level in terms of scale and efficiency. If the city residents also approach this matter responsibly, Shymkent will strengthen its status as an environmentally friendly, green and clean city.