After flying around the flooded areas of the region, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with residents evacuated after the flood.

In a conversation with citizens, the President said that the state would take all necessary measures. To date, a one-time payment is being made to all flood victims. After the commission's assessment, compensation for property damage will be paid to the local population. For residents whose houses cannot be restored, new housing will be built and all the necessary infrastructure will be provided. In addition, victims will be provided with deferments on loans and borrowings.
According to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, residents will be provided with comprehensive assistance.

 – We are going through a difficult time now. This is a national disaster. On the other hand, positive signs are already evident. The water gradually drains away. I think that the next 10 days will be the most critical, but we are already taking measures to reconstruct the entire country and eliminate the consequences of this disaster. As I already said, the Government will not leave any of its citizens without appropriate care. We will reimburse all expenses you incurred during this flood. Every citizen, every family will be provided with care from the state. This is a priority task for me now,” - the President said.
Taking into account the difficult flood situation in a number of regions of the country, in order to save budget funds, the Head of State instructed the Government, central state and local executive bodies to refuse to hold image-building and other major events.

 – I canceled a major international forum to save money.We will reduce the costs of the World Nomad Games. It is no longer possible to cancel such an event, but the budget will be significantly reduced. In addition, the budget for our country’s holding and participation in the World Exhibition in Tokyo will be reduced, - the Head of State said.
The President pointed out the need for all government agencies to learn lessons from the consequences of floods.

 “We lack an early warning system for this kind of disaster and the appropriate specialists. Now, literally on the fly, a decision has been made to train hydraulic engineers,” Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized.

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