Dust storm forecast for S and W Kazakhstan

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Inclement weather will persist in eastern and southeastern Kazakhstan today. Rain is forecast to douse some parts of the country, Kazinform has learned from Kazhydromet.

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Wind with gusts up to 15-20 mps will batter Zhambyl, Almaty, South Kazakhstan, Kyzylorda, Atyrau, Mangistau, West Kazakhstan and Pavlodar regions. Gusts may reach up to 23-28 mps in Zhambyl region. Wind will bring dust storm to South Kazakhstan, Kyzylorda, Atyrau and Mangistau regions.

Fog will blanket East Kazakhstan, North Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Almaty and Zhambyl regions.