Director of the Kazhydromet branch in the North Kazakhstan region was awarded the Yeren Yenbegi Ushin medal

Alibek Kuantyrov, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, awarded Kymbat Mergalimova, Director of the Kazhydromet branch in the North Kazakhstan region, with the Yeren Yenbegi Ushin medal for many years of conscientious work and contribution to the development of the hydrometeorological industry.

Kymbat Mergalimova has been working in the Kazhydromet system since 2001. During this time, she has worked her way up from an environmental engineer and a meteorological engineer to the head of the branch, who has been in charge since 2012.

Under her leadership, work is underway to improve hydrometeorological observations, improve the quality of weather forecasts and modernize equipment. 

She pays special attention to the training of young specialists: over the years, she has helped dozens of forecasting engineers master the preparation of weather forecasts.

The award was a recognition of Kymbat Mergalimova's professionalism, dedication and long-term contribution to the development of the hydrometeorological service of Kazakhstan.