Geo-Ecological Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Flooding in the Western Region of Kazakhstan
The intensifying effects of climate change have led to increased flooding, even in desert regions, resulting in significant socio-economic and ecological impacts. This study analyzes the causes and consequences of flooding in the Zhem River basin using data from ground stations, including Kazhydrome...
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| author | Shakhislam Laiskhanov Zhanerke Sharapkhanova Akhan Myrzakhmetov Eugene Levin Omirzhan Taukebayev Zhanbolat Nurmagambetuly Sarkytkan Kaster |
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| description | The intensifying effects of climate change have led to increased flooding, even in desert regions, resulting in significant socio-economic and ecological impacts. This study analyzes the causes and consequences of flooding in the Zhem River basin using data from ground stations, including Kazhydromet, and satellite platforms such as USGS FEWS NET and Copernicus. Spatial analyses conducted in ArcGIS utilized classified raster data to map the dynamics of flooding, snow cover, vegetation, and soil conditions. This enabled a geoecological analysis of flood damage on the vital components of the local landscape. Results show that flooding in the Zhem River basin was driven by heavy winter precipitation, rapid snowmelt, and a sharp rise in spring temperatures. The flood damaged Kulsary city and also harmed the region’s soil, vegetation, and wildlife. In July 2024, the flooded sail area tripled compared to the same period in 2023. Additionally, the area of barren land or temporary water bodies (pools) formed three months after the water receded also tripled, increasing from 84.9 km<sup>2</sup> to 275.7 km<sup>2</sup>. This study highlights the critical need for continued research on the long-term environmental effects of flooding and the development of adaptive management strategies for sustainable regional development. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ded04543164448a9b5f2c4dab75285462025-01-24T13:51:37ZengMDPI AGUrban Science2413-88512025-01-01912010.3390/urbansci9010020Geo-Ecological Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Flooding in the Western Region of KazakhstanShakhislam Laiskhanov0Zhanerke Sharapkhanova1Akhan Myrzakhmetov2Eugene Levin3Omirzhan Taukebayev4Zhanbolat Nurmagambetuly5Sarkytkan Kaster6Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty 050010, KazakhstanInstitute of Geography and Water Security, Almaty 050010, KazakhstanInstitute of Geography and Water Security, Almaty 050010, KazakhstanSchool of Applied Computational Sciences, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 37208, USASpace Technologies, and Remote Sensing Center, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050040, KazakhstanAbai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty 050010, KazakhstanAbai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty 050010, KazakhstanThe intensifying effects of climate change have led to increased flooding, even in desert regions, resulting in significant socio-economic and ecological impacts. This study analyzes the causes and consequences of flooding in the Zhem River basin using data from ground stations, including Kazhydromet, and satellite platforms such as USGS FEWS NET and Copernicus. Spatial analyses conducted in ArcGIS utilized classified raster data to map the dynamics of flooding, snow cover, vegetation, and soil conditions. This enabled a geoecological analysis of flood damage on the vital components of the local landscape. Results show that flooding in the Zhem River basin was driven by heavy winter precipitation, rapid snowmelt, and a sharp rise in spring temperatures. The flood damaged Kulsary city and also harmed the region’s soil, vegetation, and wildlife. In July 2024, the flooded sail area tripled compared to the same period in 2023. Additionally, the area of barren land or temporary water bodies (pools) formed three months after the water receded also tripled, increasing from 84.9 km<sup>2</sup> to 275.7 km<sup>2</sup>. This study highlights the critical need for continued research on the long-term environmental effects of flooding and the development of adaptive management strategies for sustainable regional development.https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/9/1/20Zhem River basinKulsary cityclimate anomalyriver floodingflood formation factorsgeoecological analysis of flood damage |
| spellingShingle | Shakhislam Laiskhanov Zhanerke Sharapkhanova Akhan Myrzakhmetov Eugene Levin Omirzhan Taukebayev Zhanbolat Nurmagambetuly Sarkytkan Kaster Geo-Ecological Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Flooding in the Western Region of Kazakhstan Urban Science Zhem River basin Kulsary city climate anomaly river flooding flood formation factors geoecological analysis of flood damage |
| title | Geo-Ecological Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Flooding in the Western Region of Kazakhstan |
| title_full | Geo-Ecological Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Flooding in the Western Region of Kazakhstan |
| title_fullStr | Geo-Ecological Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Flooding in the Western Region of Kazakhstan |
| title_full_unstemmed | Geo-Ecological Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Flooding in the Western Region of Kazakhstan |
| title_short | Geo-Ecological Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Flooding in the Western Region of Kazakhstan |
| title_sort | geo ecological analysis of the causes and consequences of flooding in the western region of kazakhstan |
| topic | Zhem River basin Kulsary city climate anomaly river flooding flood formation factors geoecological analysis of flood damage |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/9/1/20 |
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