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.
Rivers & Reservoirs
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?
HOW DRINKING WATER IS POLLUTED IN ASTANA
Astana's tap water has long failed to meet required standards. We investigate what's wrong with the capital's water supply.
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.
HOW DRINKING WATER IS POLLUTED IN ASTANA
Astana's tap water no longer meets required standards. We analyze what’s wrong with the capital’s water supply.
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?
Fires in the Ili Delta threaten the ecology of the Balkhash region.
NASA systems detect abnormal thermal hotspots at key points of the Ili River delta. The fire sources are concentrated near populated areas, ruling out natural causes. Professor Vladimir Starodubtsev confirms the critical situation based on remote monitoring.