Avalanche warning issued in Almaty
16:06, 27 March 2015
ALMATY. KAZINFORM - Mountain slopes in Almaty, South Kazakhstan, Zhambyl and East Kazakhstan regions are expected to avalanche on March 28-29 due to continued thaw period.
Thus, the emergency department of the Almaty asks the residents of the city not to go to the mountains in the next several days.
"It is recommended to avoid snow-covered slopes because of a possibility of avalanches," the statement reads.