Heat wave to hit Almaty city Aug 6-8

According to the emergency department, the mercury is to hit 35C as the Met Office Kazhydromet predicts heat wave for the city of Almaty on August 6-8. The Met Office has issued the weather warning, with probability of storm of 90-95%.

The city’s emergency department asked the citizens to follow basic safety measures.

In case of an emergency or presence of a threat to one’s life call 112 or 101.