Over 90% of lands in Turkestan region treated against Moroccan locusts
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As part of a working visit to Turkestan region, Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin inspected the fields of the districts where mass treatment against locusts is being carried out, primeminister.kz reports.
Turkestan region is among the top-3 regions in terms of the largest areas to be treated. It was the first to enter the phase of active fight against the most dangerous locust species Moroccan locust. A total of 272 thousand hectares of land is to be treated, of which 252 thousand hectares have already been treated as of 19 May, which is 93%. In the coming days, work on the remaining 20 thousand hectares will be completed.
Over 360 people are engaged in processing of such huge areas of the region. These are inspectors, specialists from districts and cities of Turkestan and other regions, forecasting centre and even local residents. The work is done on foot, by cars, with the help of aeroplanes and drones. A total of 162,000 hectares are being treated from the ground, 107,000 hectares from the air, 1,000 hectares using knapsack sprayers, and 1.4,000 hectares using drones.
Serik Zhumangarin studied mechanisms and methods of treatment against locusts on site, talked to contractors who carry out the entire cycle of works against pests: from supply and storage of drugs to treatment services.
It should be reminded that in Turkestan region the whole cycle of services is being tested by one contractor as a pilot project. It is planned to switch to a centralised single procurement of services for locust control throughout the country next year.
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Heating plants less than 50% operational in N Kazakhstan
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A roadmap to prepare for the heating season has been developed in North Kazakhstan region, governor Gauez Nurmukhambetov said, Kazinform News Agency reports.
Nurmukhambetov stressed that following the heating season operations centers were established as well as work was commenced to ensure boilers and engineering networks remain suitable for operation.
The necessary funds amounting to over 3 billion tenge was allocated to finance the measures taking into account the risks. Technical inspections of heat supply facilities were conducted to assess their operational suitability, which revealed that only 43% of the heating plants are suitable for operation, he stated.
It was informed that the region’s heating companies have earmarked 5 billion tenge for repairs and reconstruction of heat supply networks and substations.
Nurmukhambetov instructed his deputies to take all the facilities undergoing repairs under special control and report on any progress once in 10 days.
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2.8 million hectares treated against locusts
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Protective measures on land treatment against locusts on the area of 2.8 million hectares, which is 110% of the forecasted volume, have been completed in Kazakhstan, primeminister.kz reports.
A total of 15.8 million hectares were surveyed, which is 92.4% of the plan. Work has been fully completed in 13 regions such as Abai, Almaty, Atyrau, East Kazakhstan, Zhambyl, Zhetysu, West Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Kyzylorda, Pavlodar, North Kazakhstan, Ulytau and Turkestan regions. Treatment against Italian pruce in Akmola, Aktobe and Kostanay regions continues.
At the regular meeting of the central headquarters to counter the spread of locusts chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin considered the situation on pest control.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhekhanuly noted that special attention is paid to border areas.
On July 18-20 there were cases of flight of Italian pruce from the side of Orenburg region to Aitekebiy district of Aktobe region. We promptly conducted treatment, now we are negotiating with the Russian side for joint inspection of the border territory," he said.
To combat locusts in Aktobe region was transferred a reserve volume of drugs for treatment of 136 thousand hectares. Preparations for 400 thousand hectares have been purchased, half of which has already been transferred to Kostanay region.
During his visit to Aktobe region, Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin was informed that some farms have also treated part of the Russian territory 100 meters deep to protect their crops. This week Deputy Prime Minister will discuss the issue of joint operational processing of lands with the Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation.
The Ministry of Agriculture together with the Akimats of Aktobe, Akmola and Kostanay regions will continue to take prompt measures when locust hotspots are identified.
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev goes on short-term leave
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan is taking a short-term break, Kazinform News Agency reports.
Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will be on a short-term vacation. His vacation starts on July 23 and will last through July 26, reads a statement of the Presidential Residence Akorda.
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Olzhas Bektenov checks construction of houses and restoration of infrastructure in flood-affected villages of Aktobe region
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Head of the Government Olzhas Bektenov within the framework of his working trip to Aktobe region familiarized with the pace of construction of new houses for flood-affected residents of Temir and Uil districts, primeminister.kz reports.
The execution of instructions on acceleration of works, mobilization of forces and special equipment, given to the Akimat and the relevant ministry on July 17 this year at the meeting on the restoration of housing and infrastructure after floods was checked.
Olzhas Bektenov inspected the houses under construction in the village of Karatal, Uil district, for which previously raised issues of lagging behind schedule by 15-25 days. As a result of floods in the village 210 buildings were damaged, their inspection is fully completed. Sixty houses were bought out on the secondary market for villagers. Relevant payments have been made for 18 real estate objects subject to repair. The construction of 132 houses to replace those recognized unfit for housing is underway in the village.
Prime Minister familiarized himself with the provision of contracting companies with special equipment and labor resources. At the moment the foundation of all 132 houses has been poured, 120 houses have completed wall laying works, 65 houses are covered with roofing, 30 houses are undergoing internal construction and installation works. Olzhas Bektenov instructed to attract additional forces and special equipment to the construction sites.
In Temir district Prime Minister checked the progress of construction of houses in the village of Kumsai. As a result of floods here 46 residential houses were damaged. The villagers were settled in 18 houses purchased for them, 7 houses were repaired. he construction of 21 new houses is underway, and at the moment the wall laying works are fully completed. 9 future new buildings are covered with roofing, in 6 of them internal construction and installation works are underway.
The Deputy Akim of Aktobe region Asylbek Esenbaev reported to the Prime Minister on the current situation in the region with the restoration of housing, infrastructure and payment of compensation.
Infrastructure and residential houses were severely damaged by floods. The resident has instructed to reconstruct roads and social facilities, to restore and build new houses. These instructions must be fulfilled as soon as possible. For this purpose akimats are given full support from the Government and line ministries," Olzhas Bektenov emphasized.
Bektenov dwelt separately on the condition of hydraulic structures located in the region. Thus, 15 out of 206 structures were destroyed. The necessary work is currently being carried out to eliminate the consequences of floods. In order to prepare for the flood period of 2025, he gave instructions to speed up all the processes on hydraulic structures, as well as to eliminate the existing risks.
In addition, the region is planning to restore 58 objects of transport infrastructure. For the repair and reconstruction of damaged roads from the reserve of the Government of Kazakhstan allocated 10.2 billion tenge, from the regional reserve - 6.4 billion tenge. At present, the results of expertise are pending.
In total in plans - construction and repair of 100 culverts, 23 bridges, 47.2 km of roads.
For reference: In Aktobe region 4087 real estate objects were damaged as a result of floods. Compensations totaling about 9 billion tenge were paid to the owners for repair and restoration of 3004 of them. 41 families received houses and apartments to replace the destroyed housing. A total of 503 houses will be purchased for Aktobe residents affected by floods. In addition, 55 contracting companies are building 511 houses, the work is 86% complete.
496 families received social assistance in the amount of 100 monthly installments totaling 1.6 billion tenge. Compensations (up to 150 monthly installments) were paid to 3,861 families for 1.3 billion tenge. The volume of state aid for fallen cattle amounted to 1.098 billion tenge. he amount of 8 billion tenge was allocated for the restoration of 18 affected social facilities. This includes the construction of 7 new educational and healthcare facilities, major repairs of 8 educational and sports facilities and current repairs of the remaining 3 facilities.
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