Mets issued weather warnings for greater part of Kazakhstan

ASTANA. KAZINFORM Storm alerts were issued for 12 regions of Kazakhstan, Kazhydromet reports.

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Ground blizzards will sweep through Abai, Akmola, East Kazakhstan, and Karaganda regions.

Heavy snowfalls are expected in Almaty region with ice-slick, high wind and fog predicted locally.

The city of Almaty will brace for fog and ice slick.

Ground blizzards and high winds of 15-20 m/s will roll through the Kazakh capital.

Heavy snow, fog, and strong wind gusting 25 m/s will also batter Zhetysu region.

A strong wind will sweep through Pavlodar region, while Turkistan and Ulytau regions will brace for heavy snowfalls.

Fog and ice slick will also grip Shymkent.