Dust storms, rain descend on Almaty replacing heatwave

ALMATY. KAZINFORM An abrupt wind and rain have fallen across Almaty replacing the week-long heat highs, Kazinform reports. 

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The wind and downpours lasted locally from 5 to 10 minutes.

According to Kazhydromet, occasional rains and winds will batter Almaty during the summer. Air temperature will soar up to 43 degrees Celsius at the close of July.