Flood-hit villagers in Kostanay region return home

Residents of the flood-stricken villages of Aiet and Nikolayevka in Kostany region began to return home since authorities say it is safe and water levels dropped, Kazinform News Agency reports.

photo: QAZINFORM

Villagers will start soon to repair their damaged homes.

Photo credit: Kostanay region's akimat

There is no threat of flooding in their communities.

As earlier reported, a local natural emergency was declared in Amangeldy, Dzhangeldy districts and Arkalyk town on March 28. Besides, Karasu, Kostanay districts and the city of Kostanay also introduced a state of emergency as floodwaters swept homes.

Authorities promised to pay full damages to flood-affected residents.

As earlier reported, 14 more districts were at risk of flooding.