State of emergency declared in flood-hit districts in Kostanay region

The state of emergency was declared in the flood-hit Arkalyk town, Amangeldy and Dzhangeldy districts in Kostanay region, Kazinform News Agency reports citing the emergency department.

Floods hit first the villages near the town of Arkalyk and Amangeldy village near Kostanay city. 37 people were rescued from flooding yesterday, 150 more over the night.

Governor Kumar Aksakalov said the authorities will provide cover for damage caused by flooding.