Anticipated Water Scarcity in Regions of Kazakhstan – Prediction by the Ministry of Ecology
Future Harvest: Where the Drought Strikes in Kazakhstan
Get the scoop on where the next drought might hit in Kazakhstan.
Drought-Prone Regions
The minister of ecology and natural resources, Yerlan Nysanbaev, at a government meeting warned about anticipated drought hotspots for May this year. The regions most at risk include the south of Kostanai, southwestern West Kazakhstan, Mangystau, northwestern Kyzylorda, north of Almaty and Zhambyl, south of Karaganda, as well as separate districts of Aktobe, Atyrau, Abai, and Turkestan[1].
However, it's worth noting that the grain belt, foothill regions, and the extreme south of the country are expected to receive close to the climatic norm amount of precipitation[1]. A warm and snowy winter has created favorable soil moisture conditions across much of the country, while the hot April has triggered active evaporation[1]. As a result, Nysanbaev advises agriculturists to start sowing work earlier than usual[1].
Intensifying Drought
Drought conditions are expected to intensify in Kazakhstan, particularly in the southern and western parts. Central Asian regions are known to experience droughts as a result of dry and hot summer weather[2]. The past 20 years have been the warmest in Kazakhstan, with 10 extremely warm years in the 21st century, and temperatures are set to further rise significantly[2]. Meanwhile, precipitation changes may not be as pronounced[2].
Higher temperatures will promote drought incidents, while precipitation in the form of heavy downpours may increase erosion in regions with poor soil cover. It is recommended to monitor weather forecasts and observe changes in crop development, as these factors can help identify potential drought areas.
It's also worth mentioning Kazakhstan's massive reforestation efforts, aiming to plant over a billion trees between 2021 and 2024, which contribute to environmental resilience but do not directly address drought conditions[3].
Stay updated on this summer's weather forecast for Kazakhstan with our latest information.
[1]: Official Government Meeting Report[2]: Kazhydromet Weather Forecast Report[3]: Crop Monitor for Early Warning[4]: Central Asian Drought Research Institute[5]: Government of Kazakhstan Reforestation Program
- The anticipated drought hotspots for May this year, as warned by the minister of ecology and natural resources, Yerlan Nysanbaev, fall within the domains of environmental science, specifically focused on weather patterns and climate-change impacts, such as the south of Kostanai, southwestern West Kazakhstan, Mangystau, northwestern Kyzylorda, north of Almaty and Zhambyl, south of Karaganda, as well as separate districts of Aktobe, Atyrau, Abai, and Turkestan.
- The intensifying drought in Kazakhstan, particularly in the southern and western parts, is associated with the rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns influenced by climate change, making it crucial for agriculturists to monitor weather forecasts and observe crop development to identify potential drought areas.
- To combat the effects of drought, together with massive reforestation efforts aimed to plant over a billion trees between 2021 and 2024, it is essential to remain informed about weather forecasts and weather-forecasting advancements in Kazakhstan during the summer season to ensure proper agricultural planning and mitigation strategies to tackle climate-change-induced drought conditions.
