Kazhydromet issued storm warnings for August 23 in Astana, Almaty, Shymkent and 16 regions of Kazakhstan. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Different regions will see heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, gusty wind, fog, dust storms and heat.
Weather in Karaganda region
In the Karaganda region, rain and thunderstorms are forecast at night in the west and north, with precipitation intensifying during the day. Heavy rain is expected in the west, north and center of the region.
Forecast for other regions
According to weather forecasters, adverse weather events are also expected in other regions of the country. In particular, hail is possible in some areas, and dust storms in some districts. Fog is also forecast.
Heat persists
In some southern regions, intense heat persists, posing an additional danger to the population. Specialists urge citizens to be careful and monitor storm warnings.
Safety measures
During a storm warning, it is recommended to avoid open areas and not stand under trees or power lines. During rain and thunderstorms, it is better to stay indoors. During a dust storm, protect your respiratory tract.
Additional information
Kazhydromet urges citizens to obtain information only from official sources and to regularly monitor weather forecasts. Storm warnings are usually issued in advance, allowing residents to take necessary precautions.