Kanat Bozumbayev checks Atyrau's readiness for flood peak
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On Sunday, 12 May, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev inspected flood control facilities and familiarised himself with the work of two water canals in Atyrau, primeminister.kz reports.
The first object of the visit was the Sokolok canal with a length of 32 km. It is designed to relieve the large flow of the Zhaiyk River towards Atyrau. "Sokolok" connects the Zhaiyk and the Caspian Sea bypassing the city and can take on itself about 100 cubic metres of water per second. Deputy Prime Minister also inspected the work of the new canal with a length of 24 kilometres.
Further Kanat Bozumbayev inspected dangerous areas around the city, where round-the-clock duty is organised. The total length of dams protecting Atyrau is 252 km.
On 12 May, the water level in the city rose by 1 cm to 539 cm with a critical level of 550 cm. The flood peak in Atyrau is expected in 4-5 days. In this regard, Deputy Prime Minister instructed to strengthen the dams in places of erosion of the banks, in particular, to strengthen them with geotextiles and concrete blocks.
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Olzhas Bektenov instructs to complete flood damage assessment by week's end
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At the Government session chaired by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, the issue of liquidation of consequences of floods in Kazakhstan was considered off the agenda, primeminister.kz reports.
Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev reported to the Head of the Government on activities carried out in the regions in accordance with the Algorithm of damage compensation. Thus, as of 28 May this year, over 30 thousand families have received a lump sum payment of 100 monthly payments. The work is under control and necessary measures are taken. More than 15 thousand houses and dacha buildings have been inspected and 11 134 have been assessed.
At the same time, low rates of survey in some regions have been noted. For example, in West Kazakhstan region, 2,176 (54%) of 4,000 flooded houses have been inspected and 770 houses have been assessed. In Aktobe region, 3,679 houses (73%) were inspected and 1,673 houses were assessed.
Akimats of Atyrau, Akmola, Kostanay and North Kazakhstan regions have practically completed the survey and assessment of damaged houses. In the country as a whole, more than 9,000 houses are subject to reconstruction. 4,315 have been recognised as emergency.
Regions have started construction of 1,847 houses and flats, 3,417 housing units are planned to be purchased on the secondary market. Given the short construction season, houses and flats are planned to be handed over to affected Kazakhstanis by the beginning of the school year.
I instruct Akimats together with the Ministry of Industry to complete the assessment of damage to houses and property of citizens by the end of this week. It is necessary to address and treat with understanding the situation our citizens have fallen into. The work should be done as quickly as possible. Kanat Aldabergenovich, keep on strict control," Head of the Government Olzhas Bektenov instructed.
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President Tokayev highlights role of middle powers in global agenda in Singapore
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his lecture ‘Kazakhstan and the role of middle powers: promoting security, stability and sustainable development’ in Singapore, Kazinform News Agency cites Akorda.
As part of his state visit, Head of State Tokayev addressed the 46th Singapore lecture, offering his vision of the role of middle powers in ensuring global security, stability and sustainable development.
Singapore lectures conducted by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute since 1980 serve as a unique opportunity for academic circles, politicians, diplomats and young scholars to hear firsthand views of heads of states and prominent world politicians.
Welcoming those present in the event, Tokayev noted that Singapore left a special mark in his biography.
I worked here as a young diplomat many decades ago and I’m glad to come back to see firsthand how your country continues to achieve great success. Indeed, the remarkable economic changes of Singapore undertaken under visionary leadership of its founding father Lee Kuan Yew is a prime example of successful state building and economic growth. Your country inspires Kazakhstan to choose its own path toward progress and prosperity. It’s clear that the invaluable experience I gained during may stay in Singapore influenced my vision of the future of Kazakhstan in this rapidly changing world, said the Kazakh leader.
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Floods in Kazakhstan: over 350 families provided with new housing
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The Government of Kazakhstan has reported the commencement of compensation for flood-affected citizens, Kazinform News Agency reports.
Currently, 29,625 families have received a lump-sum payment of 100 MCI, totaling more than 10.7 billion tenge with only 30,912 applications received. The work has been fully completed in Kostanay, Aktobe, Akmola, West Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Pavlodar regions, as well as in Abai and Ulytau regions. In the Atyrau and North Kazakhstan regions, the aforementioned work is ongoing.
In the affected regions, the damage assessment of 8,863 objects has been completed.
A total of 356 families have received a new accommodation, while construction of 1,472 houses is underway. A sum of over 5.2 billion tenge has been allocated for the repair of 1,389 houses. Additionally, 3,804 families have received compensation for material damage amounting to 657 million tenge.
The amount of reimbursement for dead livestock has reached 1.6 billion tenge.
The restitution for damage continues and is being managed effectively.
As previously reported, the public fund "Qazaqstan Halqyna" has announced plans to construct approximately 700 houses for flood victims.
It is also noteworthy that "Kazakhmys" company financed the construction of additional 100 houses in a microdistrict in Petropavlovsk through the fund. In total, 700 houses are being built in six regions. On May 16, construction crews arrived in the village of Kumsai, Temir district, Aktobe region, and began laying the foundation for the first house.
It is worth recalling that the floods hit several regions of Kazakhstan in late March, and on April 10, the state of emergency was declared in 10 of the 17 regions of the country: Abai, Akmola, Aktobe, Atyrau, West Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Kostanay, Pavlodar, North Kazakhstan and Ulytau. The Atyrau region has reached crisis point.
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Kazakhstan to set up state nature reserve to protect Caspian seals
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Kazakhstan plans to set up state nature reserve in the waters of the Caspian Sea and in the territories of Mangistau and Atyrau regions to conserve the population of the Caspian seals, Kazinform News Agency reports.
An appropriate draft decree has been published on legalacts.egov.kz web-portal.
The Government of Kazakhstan tasked the Fishing Industry Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture to define the borders of the state nature reserve on the maps and on site.
As per the document, the state nature reserve will be financed from the national budget.
Caspian seal has been included in the list of rare and endangered species of animals.
According to Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov, for breeding, Caspian seals need ice cover which forms only in the Kazakh and Russian sectors of the Northern Caspian Sea.
Thus, the Kazakh part of the Caspian Sea plays an important role in conservation of this species," the Minister explained.
The draft decree is available for discussion until June5. The document entered into force on May 1, 2024.
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Over 9.7 billion tenge allocated by Government for human papillomavirus vaccine procurement
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The Government has allocated funds from the reserve for the purchase of vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV), which will allow the introduction of appropriate vaccination in Kazakhstan. The decree was signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, primeminister.kz reports.
Funds in the amount of more than 9.7 billion tenge will be transferred to the budgets of regions, cities of republican significance and the capital in the form of targeted current transfers for the purchase of more than 351 thousand doses of vaccine.
Cervical cancer (CRC), caused by the human papilloma virus, is one of the most common types of cancer in the world accounting for up to 13.1% of all cases. About 300,000 women die from it every year. In Kazakhstan, HCV ranks second in prevalence among other types of cancer in women of all ages. Every year about 1,900 new cases are registered in the country, and more than 600 women die from this pathology.
The only method to combat HPV and the development of cancer is vaccination. In accordance with the National Vaccination Calendar of the Republic of Kazakhstan and taking into account the WHO recommendation, HPV vaccination will be administered to girls 11 years old twice with an interval of 6 months. At the same time, Kazakhstan will use a quadrivalent vaccine, which protects against the most oncogenic types of HPV (6, 11, 16, 18).
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"Qazaqstan halqyna" fund to allocate over 15 billion tenge for flood-hit victims
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The public fund "Qazaqstan halqyna" has announced plans to construct approximately 700 houses for flood victims, Kazinforms News Agency reports.
Bolat Zhamishev, chairman of the public fund "Qazaqstan halqyna," indicated that the fund allocates approximately 16 billion tenge for the construction of houses in rural areas.
As he mentioned in an interview, the fund has provided 10 billion tenge for the construction of new houses for those who lost their homes as a result of floods that gripped several regions of Kazakhstan. Additionally, approximately six billion tenge has been raised thanks to generous donations from businesses and the population.
He went on to say that memorandums have been concluded with the akimats of six regions: Akmola, Atyrau, Aktobe, Kostanay, West Kazakhstan, and North Kazakhstan.
Mr. Zhamishev also underlined the importance of the imminent signing of a tripartite agreement between the fund, the akimat, and the construction company.
It is estimated that approximately 600 houses will be constructed with the fund's financial assistance, with an average of 100 houses to be built in each region. The houses are relatively modest in size, with an area of approximately 80 square meters.
Construction has already begun in a neighborhood in Petropavlovsk. We anticipate that the houses will be ready in approximately one month. We are still considering locations that are not currently at risk of flooding. House construction has also begun in villages in West Kazakhstan and Kostanay region," he said.
Furthermore, he indicated that in four regions of the country, houses will be constructed in rural areas, while in the North Kazakhstan and Atyrau regions, they will be erected in the cities of Kulsary and Petropavlovsk.
It is also noteworthy that "Kazakhmys" company financed the construction of additional 100 houses in a microdistrict in Petropavlovsk through the fund. In total, 700 houses are being built in six regions.
Bolat Zhamishev indicated that the fund had recently received 1 million euros from the Serbian government for the construction of houses in flood-hit regions. Additionally, other foreign companies had allocated funds as well.
The majority of the fund's financial resources have been derived from Kazakhstani businessmen. It has been emphasized that the fund is not the sole entity collecting financial means for flood victims. There are other foundations under the auspices of akimats and the government.
It has been revealed that the houses to be constructed for flood-affected Kazakhstani citizens have been identified.
Additionally, it was disclosed that the city of Kulsary will commence construction of 150 residences for individuals adversely affected by the floods. The akimat presented a preliminary design.
Akim of Pavlodar region Asain Baykhanov recently stated that five families in the village of Zhalauly, which was affected by floods, will be provided with houses that are currently under construction, in July.
On May 16, construction crews arrived in the village of Kumsai, Temir district, Aktobe region, and began laying the foundation for the first house. The houses will be constructed on an elevated area that was selected with the input of local residents in mind.
Furthermore, plots for the construction of houses in flood-affected areas have been identified in western Kazakhstan. 200 housebuilding for flood victims in the North Kazakhstan region has commenced as well.
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First Australian method fattening site to be launched this year in Turkestan region
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During his working trip to Turkestan region, Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin visited the construction site of Kazakhstan's largest fattening site for 50,000 cattle, primeminister.kz reports.
The project is implemented in Arys by Turkestan Agro.kz. At the first stage already this year will be purchased 15 thousand heads, in 2025-2026 will be purchased another 10 thousand heads, in 2026-2027 25 thousand heads. The whole scheme of construction, fattening and grazing of cattle will be created according to the Australian "cage" method of cattle breeding.
Here, in Arysi, Turkestan Agro.kz plans to grow fodder crops for cattle on an area of 4,710 hectares using sprinkler irrigation technologies. This will provide the fattening site animals with the necessary volume of fodder.
The head of the company Syrym Ertaev said that currently the implementation of the construction project has slowed down due to the lack of preferential financing allocated for investment projects in the agro-industrial complex by financial institutions of agriculture. There are also problems with obtaining permission to use water for irrigation of lands from the supply canal "Koksaray".
Serik Zhumangarin instructed the Ministry of Agriculture to hold a meeting on investment projects and solve the issue of financing as soon as possible. He also instructed to work with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation on the use of irrigation water.
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