Cold spell, precipitation to grip Kazakhstan Mar 12-14

Heavy precipitation (rain and snow) will hit Pavlodar and Karaganda regions on March 12, and Zhetysu, Abai, East Kazakhstan, Turkistan, Zhambyl and Almaty regions on March 12-13.

Strong wind, foggy and icy road conditions are forecast across the country.

Temperatures are expected to drop to -10-20°C at night, and to -2-10°C in the daytime in most regions.

Southern areas will see temperatures decline to -2-12°C at night and to +6-2°C during daylight hours.