Rains to batter N Kazakhstan this weekend

PETROPAVLOVSK. KAZINFORM Rains, thunderstorms and high wind are expected to batter North Kazakhstan this weekend, Kazinform reports.

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On April 30 rains and thunderstorms are expected in the west and north of the region. High wind will roll through the region at a speed of 9-14, 15-20 m/s locally. Mercury will read +5+10 degrees Celsius at the night, and +12+17 degrees during the day.

On May 1 the west and north of the region will brace for rains and thunderstorms. Air temperature will rise to 15-20, 23 degrees Celsius during the day.

Rains and thunderstorms will persist on May 2 in the greater part of the region. Wild wind will be gusting up to 23 m/s. Air temperature will drop to +3+8 degrees in the nighttime, and +9+15 during the day.

On May 3 ground frosts are expected to form in the night in the south of the region.