Dry weather predicted in S Kazakhstan on Thursday

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - On July 4, the passage of atmospheric fronts will cause rains and thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds across Kazakhstan, except for the southern and southwest regions, Kazinform reports.

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According to Kazhydromet Weather Service, hail and wind strengthening up to 15-20 mps are expected in Akmola, North Kazakhstan, and Karaganda regions. In North Kazakhstan region, there will be patches of fog.

In Almaty region, there will be widespread thunderstorms and 17-22 mps wind.

Kyzylorda and East Kazakhstan regions will see a dust storm and wind strengthening up to 15-20 mps.

In Kostanay region, there will be patchy fog and 15-20 mps wind.

Hail and 15-20 mps strong wind are expected in West Kazakhstan region.

The wind speed will also reach 15-20 mps in Pavlodar region.

There is still a high risk of fire in Kyzylorda, Aktobe, Karaganda, Turkestan, Zhambyl and Almaty regions.