The Prime Minister, Head of the Republican headquarters for coordination of flood control measures and elimination of consequences of the flood period Olzhas Bektenov checked the progress of work and measures to fulfil the instructions of the Head of State in West Kazakhstan region. 

A difficult flood situation remains in the region. In this regard, Prime Minister during the flight studied the state of the river bed of the Zhaiyk River. Uzynkol reservoir and cascade of reservoirs towards Atyrau city were examined. Head of the Government gave instructions on maximum accumulation of water in the system of reservoirs in order to reduce pressure on settlements.

Having examined the erected dams Olzhas Bektenov instructed not to slow down the pace of work to ensure maximum protection of life, health and property of residents. 

"At the moment the situation in Aktobe, Kostanay, Kulsary is stabilising. The flood peak begins in Petropavlovsk, where mainly gardening communities fall into the flood zone. A difficult situation remains along the Zhaiyk River. Big water has already caused significant damage in the Russian Federation and is moving towards Uralsk and Atyrau. Today the water level in the river Zhaiyk is 7.2 metres and will increase every day. The dangerous mark is 8.5 metres. Protective dams have been erected to contain the dangerous water level. Now the main task is to protect Uralsk and Atyrau. For this purpose the forces of akimats, Ministry for Emergency Situations, Ministry of Defence and National Guard, special equipment are involved. Volunteers provide great assistance. In order to ensure the safety of our citizens, I have instructed the akims of West Kazakhstan and Atyrau regions to resort, if necessary, to forced evacuation of residents who refuse to leave their homes in the flood zone. In this case, all empty houses will be under round-the-clock police protection," Olzhas Bektenov emphasised.

In addition, Head of the Government against the background of requests from residents instructed Akimats to work on explaining the algorithm of compensation for flood damage.

"The time of the onset of floods in the regions varies. Some residents are concerned about the term of application. It is necessary to accept applications despite any time limits. As I have already said, there should be no bureaucratic issues," Olzhas Bektenov instructed.

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