Kazakhstan and U.S. Discuss Using Advanced Technologies to Enhance Flood Forecasting

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, met with Michael Stoltzfus, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dynamic Aviation.

The sides discussed promising cooperation in flood forecasting and response. They specifically discussed the use of aerial photography to measure snow depth and forecast snowmelt, The Caspian Post reports citing Kazakh media.

The parties agreed to discuss possible cooperation with the participation of professionals from Kazhydromet and the Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry.

‘Earlier this year, an information system for flood forecasting and modelling was introduced in Kazakhstan. In collaboration with other relevant agencies, we continiously search for ways to improve its operation. This includes the introduction of advanced global developments,’ said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov.