Works on elimination of flood consequences continued in Astana

Thus, 420 calls were received over a day, 14 211 m³ of water were pumped out and removed. Yesterday there was no evacuation of people; 28 people, including 6 children, temporarily stay in hotels of the city. Psychologists of the Department are working with residents, who suffered from the flood, in order to determine their current emotional condition and render psychological support. "As of today the aggrieved persons haven't applied for medical or psychological aid", the agency notes.

Let us recall, that since April 6 works on construction of temporary protecting dike have been in progress in Dosmambet Zhyrau street in East Ilyinka residential area, in order to prevent flooding of residential houses located in Beket ata street. The length of the temporary dike amounts to 250 meters (width - 1 m, height - 60 cm). 7500 bags with inert materials have been put there, and bags have been laid to make paths, the total length is 100 meters.

All in all 191 equipment units are used, and 99 people are involved in works. The Department has provided 4 equipment units and 58 workers; "Astana Su Arnasy" enterprise - 2 equipment units and 3 people; "Astana Tazalyk" LLP - 21 equipment units and 38 people.