Published 30.07.2021 The level of the Caspian Sea, as a closed reservoir, is subject to significant long-term, interannual and seasonal fluctuations. During the period of systematic observations from 1900 to 2020, it changed from minus 25.74 m BS (1900) to minus 29.01 m BS (Baltic System) (1977).
In the period 1978-1995, there was a modern intensive increase in the level of the Caspian Sea. During this time, the sea level rose by 2.5 m and by 1995 reached minus 26.62 m.
In 1995, sea level rise slowed down. Since 2006, the level of the Caspian Sea has tended to decrease. In 2020, its mark was -28.23 m BS. According to the scientists ' forecast, this trend will continue. Lowering of the sea level to minus 28.5 m.
The Northern Caspian Sea: the average sea level is expected to be around minus 28.27 m, with fluctuations from minus 27.83 m to 29.31 m. On July 29-August 03, a dangerous driving situation persists in the area of Meshnaya!
Middle Caspian: the average sea level is expected to be around minus 28.41 m, with fluctuations from minus 28.20 m to 28.74 m.
In the northern part of the Caspian Sea, according to the operational data of sea stations and posts (Peshnoy, Zhanbai, Kulaly Island, Tyuleniy Island (Roshydromet)), the average sea level corresponded to minus 28.27 m, the maximum minus 28.03 m, the minimum minus 28.88 m.
According to the operational data of sea stations and posts (Fort Shevchenko, Aktau, Fetisovo and Makhachkala (Roshydromet)) the average value of the Caspian Sea level corresponded to minus 28.31 m, the maximum minus 28.07 m, the minimum minus 28.76 m.