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The Ashyagar is a river in the Karakiya district of the Mangystau region. It is approximately 45 km long.
River Origin
It begins on the southern slopes of the Mangystau Mountains and flows northwest to east from the Karakiya Depression. In summer, it partially dries up.
Hydrology
The river is 45 km long, and the reservoir area is 15,000 square kilometers. The Ashyagar originates in the southern foothills of the Karatau Range and is located in the western part of the Karakiya Depression in the Batyr Sor. The riverbed is 10-50 m wide, and the bank is 1-4 m high.
Information
The water is fresh. The river is primarily filled by melting snow and rainfall. The flow rate is approximately 5 m³/s. In April, the water level is 4-5 m above average. There is a risk of flooding in the area. The river freezes over in mid-December (the ice thickness reaches 0.5 m by the end of winter) and reopens in early March.
