Foggy and windy conditions forecast in most parts of Kazakhstan Oct 27

Kazhydromet has issued a storm warning for 12 regions of Kazakhstan and Astana city for October 27, Kazinform News Agency reports.

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According to the met service, fog is expected in Astana, in the north and east of Aktobe region, north and east of West Kazakhstan region, west, north and east of Karaganda region, as well as west and center of Mangistau region.

Foggy and windy conditions are predicted for Akmola region, with gusts of wind reaching sometimes 15-20 meters per second in the  southwest and east.

Almaty region’s north and south will see fog, and strong wind up to 15-20 meters per second will hit northern and mountainous districts.

Fog will blanket Kostanay region’s north and west, while western and northern areas are warned of icy road conditions.

Most parts of Kyzylorda region will see heavy rain in the daytime, with squall predicted in the south. Wind speed may increase to 15-20 meters per second in the region's west.

Foggy conditions are also forecast for Pavlodar region’s north.

North Kazakhstan region will experience foggy and icy road conditions.

Thunderstorm will hit west and north of Turkistan region, with fog to blanket mountainous districts. Wind speed may reach 15-20 meters per second in the north and mountainous districts.

Heavy rain will sometimes hit Ulytau region’s north and center. Fog is expected in the east and center at night and in the morning. Gusts of wind may reach 15-20 meters per second in the east in the daytime.