Astana broke the 1992 temperature record on July 14, with meteorologists recording +39.5°C in the capital. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Kursiv LifeStyle found out how Astana residents are discussing the unusual weather on social media. While some citizens ask for tips to escape the heat, others approach the situation with humor.
One user suggests replacing the water in the office cooler with beer to lift spirits. She shared this in an Instagram post.
Another resident showed how the wind blows away the unfulfilled promises of "air conditioners" (a play on words). Women even feel cooler because of it, they joke.
A feminist twist emerged in a mirrored male demand to wear closed clothing regardless of the weather. In the comments, both men and women are having fun.
"Before harassing, remember that we are also someone's brothers," "I walked around the city today dressed unprovocatively: shorts below the knee, a T-shirt, and so many loose women whistled at me!!! And one in a Mercedes, letting me cross the pedestrian crossing, invited me for a ride! I barely got out of it! Horrible, what hormones do to people!" "Others won't bear such beauty, please don't," users write in the comments.
In the coming days, the thermometer in the capital will 'drop' to +30…+33°C during the day. Meanwhile, residents share videos of winter snowfall with piercing wind and admit they managed to miss such weather.
Earlier, Kursiv LifeStyle gave realistic and economical tips on how to escape the heat in an apartment. Spoiler: it's better to part with carpets for a while.