Kazakhstan readies for rainy, windy Saturday

However, forecasters predict that western, northern and south-eastern Kazakhstan will be tormented by rains, thunderstorms and stiff wind. Wind with gusts up to 15-20 mps will batter Almaty, West Kazakhstan, Akmola, Zhambyl, North Kazakhstan and Pavlodar regions. It will be foggy and windy in Kostanay region. Thunderstorm is expected in Mangystau region. Wind gusting up to 15-20 mps is expected in Atyrau region. Fog will blanket East Kazakhstan region.