Water Resources

Society · ноябрь 13, 2026

Fish fry released into the Syr Darya

The “Let’s Fill the River with Fish” event was held in Turkistan Region. Fish fry were released into the Syr Darya River and Shardara Reservoir.

Economy · ноябрь 13, 2026

North Aral basin to get canal upgrades

A project in the Turkistan and Kyzylorda regions will restore 2,200 km of canals and automate 1,400 km of irrigation systems. It aims to improve the environmental condition of the Aral Sea region.

Society · ноябрь 13, 2026

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan join forces to protect saiga

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum on conserving and restoring the saiga population. They plan joint monitoring, scientific data exchange and stronger efforts against poaching.

Society · ноябрь 12, 2026

Kazakh water specialists train in China

Training for Kazakh water-sector specialists has begun in China under two programmes. Participants are studying water infrastructure management, digital water technologies and modern water-treatment methods.

Economy · ноябрь 11, 2026

Atyrau hatchery to boost sturgeon production

Once modernization is complete, the Atyrau sturgeon hatchery will be able to raise 7.4 million juveniles a year. Its current capacity is 5 million.

Economy · ноябрь 11, 2026

Naki Canal work 95% complete

Rehabilitation and major repairs of Naki Canal in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province are 95% complete. About 19,000 people use the canal.

Society · ноябрь 10, 2026

Kazhydromet signs regional climate memorandum

Kazhydromet and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia have signed a climate cooperation memorandum. Its priorities include early warning systems and assessment of climate risks.

Society · ноябрь 9, 2026

Kazakhstan to reconstruct 746 canals

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is reconstructing 746 canals with a combined length of more than 4,600 km. Work on 964 km is due to be completed this year.

Economy · ноябрь 5, 2026

Kazakhstan and Germany discuss water cooperation

Kazakhstan and Germany discussed cooperation on water management and infrastructure. The sides also considered establishing a Kazakhstan-Germany water hub for technology exchange and pilot projects.

Economy · ноябрь 2, 2026

Zhambyl–Kyrgyzstan trade rises 1.6-fold

Trade turnover between Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl Region and Kyrgyzstan reached $112.7 million in January–August 2026, 1.6 times higher than a year earlier. Officials discussed regional economic ties and joint projects at a forum in Bishkek.

Society · ноябрь 2, 2026

Ұлытау Region reviews flood preparations

Ұлытау Region Akim Есет Байкен and relevant services assessed rivers, reservoirs and hydraulic structures from the air. They also discussed flood prevention and ways to use floodwater for agriculture.

Economy · ноябрь 2, 2026

Kazakhstan’s weekly water sector roundup

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has outlined work on water conservation, infrastructure surveys and a planned group water pipeline with a cascade of hydropower plants. Subsidies for water-saving irrigation technologies have grown to 214 billion tenge.

Society · ноябрь 1, 2026

Lake Balkhash level stabilizes

An inflow of about 40 billion cubic meters over the past three years has helped stabilize Lake Balkhash’s level. It currently stands at about 341 meters on the Baltic height system.

Economy · октябрь 28, 2026

Mursaly irrigates 300 hectares with sprinklers

Mursaly farm in the Baidibek district of Turkistan Region grows wheat and corn on 500 hectares. Five sprinkler machines now irrigate 300 hectares, and the farm plans to introduce drip irrigation for corn.

Society · октябрь 27, 2026

40 billion cubic metres sent to Balkhash

About 40 billion cubic metres of water flowed into Lake Balkhash over the past three years. Around 15.9 billion cubic metres were sent in 2024 and about 13.9 billion in 2025.

Economy · октябрь 26, 2026

Kazakhstan proposes water-saving farming initiatives

Kazakhstan presented initiatives to develop water-saving agriculture at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Its agriculture ministry delegation took part in events at the 33rd Yangling Agricultural Exhibition in Shaanxi province.

Economy · октябрь 20, 2026

Kazakh specialists train in China

Kazakh water-sector specialists are receiving training in China. International seminars focus on modernizing irrigation systems, water-management technologies and small hydropower.

Economy · октябрь 18, 2026

Nuristan opens new irrigation canal

A 7,700-metre irrigation canal between the villages of Peronz and Diwi has opened in Afghanistan’s Nuristan province. Construction began in 2023 and was completed in 2026.

Economy · октябрь 18, 2026

Dam and canal project begins in Faryab

Construction has begun on the Yata Uruq al-Mar dam and canal in Afghanistan’s Faryab province. The project aims to store surface water, replenish groundwater and support sustainable agriculture.