Thunderstorm and hail expected in Kazakhstan
09:41, 8 July 2014
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazakhstan Emergency Ministry reported that rains and thunderstorms are expected in most parts of Kazakhstan on Tuesday, July 8.
In East Kazakhstan, North Kazakhstan, Akmola and Mangystau regions hail, fog and strong wind up to 15-20 m/s are expected. There will be no precipitations in the south of the country. West Kazakhstan, East Kazakhstan, Pavlodar regions will be hit by hail and strong wind up to 15-20 m / s. Thunderstorm is also expected in Kostanay and Karaganda regions. Extreme heat is set to hit Atyrau, Western Kazakhstan, Aktobe, Karaganda and Mangystau regions. In southern, south-eastern, western, north-western and central parts of the country extremely high fire danger persists.