Inclement weather takes hold of Kazakhstan
08:55, 11 March 2015
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Inclement weather, stiff wind, blowing snow, fog and black ice are expected to batter the territory of Kazakhstan today, March 11. Only western Kazakhstan will enjoy weather without precipitation, according to Kazhydromet.
Meteorologists predict that blowing snow and wind gusting up to 15-22 meters per second will hit Akmola, Kyzylorda, Karaganda, Kostanay, North Kazakhstan, Aktobe, Pavlodar and East Kazakhstan regions. Fog and black ice are expected in Almaty, Zhambyl, South Kazakhstan, Kyzylorda, Karaganda and East Kazakhstan regions. Fog will descend on Mangystau, Atyrau and West Kazakhstan regions as well.