Article 9. Measures of adaptation to floods and prevention of their negative impact Water Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan

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1. In order to take preventive measures to prevent the negative impact of floods and plan the measures provided for in paragraph 4 of Article 8 of this Code, the subordinate organization of the authorized body determines the zones at risk of flooding during the flood period.

2. As the boundaries of areas at risk of flooding during the flood period (hereinafter referred to as – demarcation lines of water bodies), a water cut is taken during the maximum high water period, determined on the basis of long-term hydrological and hydrogeological observations, as well as aerospace research, adjusted for the availability of engineering systems for the protection of settlements, industrial facilities, agricultural land, transport infrastructure facilities to protect against flood and meltwater and (or) their drainage, and (or) redistribution to replenish reservoirs, lake systems, and groundwater deposits.

3. The demarcation lines of water bodies are constantly adjusted by the subordinate organization of the authorized body as water protection zones and strips of surface water bodies are established, new engineering protection systems specified in paragraph 2 of this Article are created, and posted in the national water resources information system.

The Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 9, 2025 № 178-VIII LRK

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