Cold spell grips Kazakhstan on Monday

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Cold spell will bring rain showers, gusty wind and fog to most regions of Kazakhstan today.

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According to Kazhydromet, fog will blanket Akmola, Almaty, Zhambyl, South Kazakhstan, Kostanay, North Kazakhstan and Karaganda regions.

Wind with gusts up to 15-20 will batter Mangistau and East Kazakhstan region.

Meteorologists predict that mercury will drop to -5°C in Pavlodar, Akmola, North Kazakhstan and Karaganda regions. Temperature will go down to +2°C in Zhambyl and South Kazakhstan regions.

High fire hazard will persist in South Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Aktobe, Almaty and East Kazakhstan regions.