As part of the implementation of the Megagrant, scientists from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University are conducting research on flood conditions in the Western Kazakhstan regions

As part of the implementation of Megagrant BR21882122 " Sustainable development of natural-industrial and socio-economic systems  of the West Kazakhstan region in the context of green growth: a comprehensive analysis, concept, forecast estimates and scenarios" scientists of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University are conducting research on flood conditions in West Kazakhstan regions.

To monitor the flood situation in the Zhaiyk River basin in Atyrau, a rapid response headquarters was created under the Ministry of Higher Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Science Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan. A group of scientists at the operational headquarters, which includes senior lecturer of the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences Erdesbay Almat, from 15th April to 20th April, 2024 assessed the current flood situation in the Zhaiyk River basin.

Scientists have carried out computational and graphical-analytical hydrological studies. Field surveys were carried out, with instrumental measurements (hydrometer, UAV echo sounder, GNSS receiver) in order to identify the state of infrastructure, channel capacity, possible measures for the transit of maximum flow rates along the branches of the Zhaiyk River. A comprehensive analysis of all available information was carried out: analysis of hydrological observations during the period of instrumental observations. The time it takes for the water to reach the flood wave is determined. Transverse profiles were constructed and analyzed along the gauging stations of the main channel of the Zhaiyk River.

According to available operational data, using cartographic materials, as well as field surveys of the territory, recommendations were given on the time for maximum water flows to reach the city of Atyrau, as well as on the state of the throughput of the channels.

Since April 20 of this year, scientists from the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences Kakimzhanov Yerkin, Tokbergenova Aigul, Sarybaev Yedil, Ryskeldieva Aizhan, Zulpykharov Kanat., and PhD student Khamitov Nurzhan have been conducting comprehensive field research in West Kazakhstan regions.

When identifying and examining flooded areas in the city of Aktobe, flooding of settlements located in the valley of the Elek River was established. It includes country houses “Lokomotiv”, “Vesna”, “Stroitel-4”, “Rassvet Leskhoz”, “Zelenstroy”, “Aktoberentgen”, “Zoovetsnab”, “Cherry Orchard”. It was noted that the water level rose by about 2-3 meters. The fences of houses were demolished, roads were washed away, gas pipelines collapsed, and trees in the forest were flooded. A comparative analysis was carried out between a multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle and a satellite image taken on 05th May of 2023 y.

In addition, a physical and chemical study of water samples from the Ilek River was carried out. Determination of physico-chemical indicators in the surface water resources of the Ilek River valley showed that there is an excess of suspended substances 20 MAC, nitrites 4.3 MAC, chromium (6+) 1.26 MAC, boron 2.8 MAC.

Based on the research results, Member of the Public Council of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences Mussina Ainur gave a number of interviews on national television broadcasts such as Atameken Business News, 24kz TV Channel, Qazaqstan, on issues of flood forecasting, as well as training specialists in the field of water resources.

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