ASTANA.  March 16. KAZINFORM /Serik Sabekov/ KZT 1 bln 200 mln are envisaged for flood prevention in the East Kazakhstan oblast, Minister of Emergencies Vladimir Bozhko has said after the Government's sitting in the Ukimet Uyi today.

"The region is to receive these funds today", he added.

The Minister also said the region authorities took a package of measures on protection of banks, snow clearing and carrying out operations on prevention of floods on the roads.

According to Bozhko, the Ministry also considers possible evacuation of the people and it has already defined buildings and facilities for their accommodation.