Threat of dam breach around the Sorbulak reservoir near Almaty
A lake could wash away several downstream settlements. Over 50,000 people are in the potential flood zone.
Kirill Pavlov
Sweet Captivity of Charming Agricultural Subsidies
Kazakhstan spent nearly a trillion tenge on agricultural subsidies from 2011-2023, but the effectiveness of these funds raises serious doubts.
How much water Kazakhstan loses due to negligence and corruption
Corruption, theft, and reluctance to save water or adopt water-saving technologies—what is this costing Kazakhstan?
What is wrong with Kazakhstan's agriculture (part 2) - livestock farming
Challenges and solutions in livestock farming.
The true scale of fires on Balkhash
According to one official version, about 3,000 hectares of shoreline burned; another says 30 hectares of reeds smoldered. So what really happened?
An alarming start to 2026: water reserves in the Shardara Reservoir are significantly lower than last year's levels.
As of January 2026, the Shardara Reservoir is only 79% full, compared to 98.6% in January 2025. The drop is due to reduced autumn-winter inflow. Without increased spring runoff, water shortages are expected.
"Negative growth" of runoff: The South of Kazakhstan risks being left without water in the 2026 season
While officials seek softer wording in reports, satellite data reveals a troubling trend: the 2025–2026 winter shows critically low moisture levels, threatening food security in southern regions.