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As a result of increasing temperatures and melting snow at the end of March 2024, several regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan were affected by heavy flooding. In response, local authorities declared a state of emergency in ten regions of the country: Abai, Akmola, Aktobe, Atyrau, Karaganda, Kostanai, North-Kazakhstan, Pavlodar, Ulytau, West-Kazakhstan.
The flooding led to significant displacement and damage to property. Response efforts by the government, local authorities, the Red Crescent Society of the Republic of Kazakhstan and other actors to combat the floods were extensive, involving more than 16,000 personnel, over 1,600 pieces of equipment, and numerous watercrafts and aircrafts. Volunteers have also played a crucial role, with more than 25,000 people providing essential support to the affected populations.
There was a slight geographical change made to the original IFRC Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) operation. Instead of Aktobe region, North-Kazakhstan was included in the targeted areas. Due to this shift, Akmola, North-Kazakhstan, and West-Kazakhstan became the three areas targeted by the response. This geographical shift was necessary to ensure support was provided to flood-affected people in one of the most affected regions (North-Kazakhstan), while also avoiding duplication of assistance in Aktobe region, where humanitarian aid was distributed by the Red Crescent with support from a corporate donor.