Minister reveals Aral Sea's incredible evolution after years of massive intervention: 'The result of systematic work'

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Minister reveals Aral Sea's incredible evolution after years of massive intervention: 'The result of systematic work'

The water volume of the North Aral Sea off of Kazakhstan has increased by 42% to 27 billion cubic meters, according to The Times of Central Asia. This is a large improvement to the local environment, which is excellent news. "These figures are the result of systematic work over the past two years," stated Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov. Kazakhstan has worked with neighboring countries to redistribute the water in …

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Until the early 1960s, the Aral Sea was one of the largest lakes in the world. Its almost complete drying up within a few decades is one of the greatest man-made environmental disasters. In Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, the area around the lake is affected by drought, salinization and sandstorms. But for several years now, countries all over the world have been working together to restore the Aral Sea [...] The article Drying up stopped: water leve…

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Aral Sea: Record Water Inflows and Greening Initiatives Fuel Environmental, Economic Recovery

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Efforts to restore the Northern Aral Sea have shown significant progress. From October 2024 to January, one billion cubic meters of water were added, exceeding expectations. Ongoing projects, including dam reconstruction and water-saving technologies, boost the sea’s water volume, support fisheries, and revitalize the surrounding environment. Photo cred…

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From Crisis to Comeback: The Aral Sea’s Recovery

By Sophie Wenkel* VIENNA | 9 February 2025 (IDN) — The Aral Sea was once one of the largest lakes in the world. But within just a few decades, human actions nearly dried it up. The surrounding regions in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have faced drought, soil salinization, and severe sandstorms. However, in recent years, international cooperation has given the Aral Sea a second chance. Large-scale water redirection, resilient vegetation, and a dam ar…