OREANDA-NEWS. June 03, 2009. The Almaty Mayor reported to the President on the state of affairs in the city. In particular, the issue on the Shanyrak microdistrict where several tens of houses were flooded was discussed at the meeting.

Akhmetzhan Yesimov informed that the akimat determined the area allocated for the new land for the people suffered from flooding. The new compact homes to be sold at minimum prices to the city residents are planned to be built on this land.

The head of state approved actions taken by the city management and instructed to render immediate help to the flood victims who were homeless.