BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 24. The situation related to rising water levels in the Kura River was discussed at the 67th meeting of the Commission on Efficient Use of Water Resources, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev on April 23, the Cabinet of Ministers told Trend.
The meeting focused on regulating the operational modes of the country’s main water reservoirs in line with the high-water season, alongside other agenda items. Based on forecasts from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, water resources are expected to be higher this season compared to previous years.
The officials noted that the system of reservoirs along the Kura River is being managed in accordance with long-term regulation principles, taking into account high- and low-water phases, as well as seasonal variations. The process is being carried out swiftly and at an optimal level under the Commission’s supervision.
The State Water Resources Agency provided detailed information on the recent increase in water levels in the Kura River and its tributaries, including the Turyanchay, Goychay, Girdimanchay, and Gargarchay rivers, driven by intense rainfall. The current situation in riverside regions and preventive measures taken against potential risks were also discussed.
The meeting emphasized that the observed rise in water levels is linked to hydrometeorological conditions, has a localized nature, and in some areas has increased pressure on protective embankments. Local operational units of the State Water Resources Agency are working in an intensified mode together with relevant institutions, maintaining strict control over the situation and ensuring the safe and unobstructed discharge of excess water into the Caspian Sea.