Storage of water resources of Kyrgyz Republic and their use

Naryn basin, which has the largest river catchment area in Kyrgyz Republic and many mountain glaciers, is a huge ‘water tower’ for Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan. Thus, the behavior of its glaciers has a large impact on water resources for the arid flat plain below, providing water for residents, irrigation, and energy in Kyrgyz Republic and Central Asia. We investigated the recent glacier condition in the Naryn basin (Chon Naryn and Kichi Naryn catchments) using topographic maps of 1:25,000 scale and ALOS/AVNIR-2 satellite imagery. For the 45-year period 1965–2010, glacier area decreased by 17.4% in the Akshyirak massif, and by 20.8% in the Borkoldoy, 21.9% in the Jetim, 24.6% in the Jetimbel, 28.9% in the Naryn, 20.8% in the Sook, 20.9% in the Teskey (south-slope glaciers), and 17.8% in the Uchemchek mountain ranges. The dramatic shrinkage was greater for south-facing than for north-facing glaciers, with respective area losses of 23.6 and 19.8%. The glacier shrinkage might affect not only irrigation water withdrawals during summer but also the planning of four cascade power stations to be constructed in the Chon Naryn and Kichi Naryn catchments.

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Water Bodies and Water Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic and Challenges in Their Transboundary Use

The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry - Water Resources Management in Central Asia ◽

10.1007/698_2020_619 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 99-110

Author(s):

Salamat K. Alamanov ◽

Elena A. Markova

Keyword(s):

Water Resources ◽

Water Bodies ◽

Kyrgyz Republic

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Hydropower Sector of Kyrgyzstan in the Context of Solving the Water– Energy Problems in the Central Asia

MGIMO Review of International Relations ◽

10.24833/2071-8160-2013-1-28-113-117 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 113-117

Author(s):

B. N. Mubarakshin

Keyword(s):

Energy Balance ◽

Water Resources ◽

Central Asia ◽

Energy Sector ◽

Kyrgyz Republic ◽

Hydropower Potential ◽

Hydropower Stations ◽

Regional Water

The Kyrgyz Republic is referred to the countries with sizeable water resources. In spite of an enormous hydropower potential of the republic’s rivers the national energy sector strongly depends on the Toktogul dam’s functioning, which is also important to maintain water–energy balance in the Central Asia. In conditions of unremitting quarrelling over working regimes of this station construction of the Kambarata hydropower stations in Kyrgyzstan can be considered as one of the most optimal ways to solve regional water– energy problems.

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WATER RESOURCES AND PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

Theoretical & Applied Science ◽

10.15863/tas.2018.05.61.35 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 61 (05) ◽

pp. 216-219

Author(s):

Amanay Tursunbaevna Akmatova ◽

Keyword(s):

Water Resources ◽

Kyrgyz Republic

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Modern hydro-energy problems in Central Asia

Post-Soviet Issues ◽

10.24975/2313-8920-2018-5-3-298-308 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 298-308 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

K. S. Zakharova

Keyword(s):

Water Resources ◽

Central Asia ◽

Water Use ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Regional Security ◽

Problem Solution ◽

Kyrgyz Republic ◽

Central Asian ◽

Water Problem ◽

Water Issues

One of the most complex problems for Central Asia is scarcity of fresh water and related transboundary water-sharing. The current situation is the result of countries` economic policy, lack of regional engagement on water use, global climate change, population growth and increased consumption of water resources, what has already influenced on reducing water availability.Feature of Central Asian drainage system is extremely uneven distribution of water resources not only throughout the region, but also throughout each country, what does not let republics take full advantage of water resources in its ensuring of the national interests. The major water sources of the region located on the territory of two countries as Kyrgyz Republic and Republic of Tajikistan, what causes difficulties in relations of these countries with Republic of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Republic of Uzbekistan. Furthermore, situation is compounded by different approaches of Central Asian countries to water use.Since the early 1990s, water issues became a factor of regional security. The potential of conflict in current mechanisms for water distribution is notably high, that is why water issues one of the priorities on the list of Central Asian problems and requires constant monitoring. Despite many discussion and attempts to resolve regional water problem, the sides have not come to an agreement. Involvement of other countries and international organizations in development of water problem solution has not been successful.With the election of a new President of Republic of Uzbekistan, there have been a warming of relations in the region and trend towards joint policy-making with respect to Central Asian development. That could have a positive impact on the situation with hydro-energy resources.

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