Kazakhstan to divert 1.2 billion cubic meters of water to North Aral Sea by 2026

The Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation announced a plan to supply 1.2 billion cubic meters of water to the North Aral Sea by the end of 2026. This initiative aims to address long-term ecological degradation in the region, though the specific source of the water and potential impact on downstream agricultural irrigation remain unclarified.