In the East Kazakhstan region, in the Kurchum district at the Tatarka section of the Kuigan rural округ, seven employees of an energy company working on power lines were trapped in snow with two vehicles. This was reported by the regional emergency situations department. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Rescuers arrived at the scene with high-mobility special equipment and evacuated the seven people to a nearby settlement. They did not require medical assistance.
According to the akimat, work is underway to clear streets and roads of snow. Currently, 8 units of special equipment are involved.
"The work is aimed at ensuring the safety and uninterrupted movement of transport, as well as maintaining the proper condition of roads. Street cleaning is carried out taking into account the weather and the intensity of precipitation," the akimat said.
In addition, the Ministry of Transport warned drivers: "Postpone your trip." The ministry reported this on October 6.