A brief history of the first meteorological observations in the Zhambyl region
The first meteorological observations on the territory of the Zhambyl region began in 1870 in the city of Aulie-Ata - modern Taraz.
During the years of civil war and devastation, many stations and posts stopped working. By this time of the formation of the Hydrometeorological Service of Kazakhstan, by the beginning of 1922, only 3 meteorological stations operated in the Zhambyl region: Aulie-Ata (Taraz), Burnoye (Nurlykent), Merke. They did not work regularly until the 30s.
In subsequent years, the hydrometeorological network in Kazakhstan has developed regularly. Desert meteorological stations appeared, serving distant-pasture animal husbandry. In the 90s, they were closed due to lack of funds for the maintenance of TDS (hard-to-reach stations).
The largest number of weather stations - 22, was before the 80s, the smallest - 12 from 1992-2002. Since 2002, there are 18 of them.
At present, 4 automatic ones have been added to the traditional weather stations and the total number of stations has become 22 pieces.
In recent years, the network of meteorological stations has been modernized with modern instruments and new equipment. Almost all meteorological stations are equipped with electronic devices that allow obtaining more accurate data. The stations are equipped with radios and telephones, which allows you to be in touch around the clock.
Agrometeorological observations began to be carried out in the Zhambyl region by the State Department of Land Relations back in 1914 at experimental fields. Years passed, the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan grew stronger. Along with the development of agriculture, industry, transport, construction, the need for hydrometeorological information increased, and the network of observation posts expanded. Currently, agrometeorological observations are carried out at 7 meteorological stations and 3 agricultural posts. The phenology of the main crops grown in the region is being monitored. The moisture content of the soil is determined. Observations of wintering crops are being carried out. Agrometeorologists are also equipped with electronic devices.
In 1965, an aerological station was opened.
The first hydrological observations were started in 1912 in the village of Merke, the village of Tashutkul, a little later on Lake Bilikol. In the 30s, there were already 8 gauging stations. With the development of land, with the increase in cultivated areas, the need for the construction of irrigation canals arose more and more. In the 90s, their number dropped to 10. And only after 2002, posts began to reopen. Currently, there are 23 of them.
