Rains and hail coming to Kazakhstan
10:14, 7 July 2014
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazhydromet reports that heavy thunderstorms and torrential rains are expected in Kazakhstan on July 7.In North Kazakhstan, Akmola and Mangystau regions thunderstorm, fog and strong wind up to 15-20 m/s are expected.
Thunderstorm, wind and hail will hit West Kazakhstan, East Kazakhstan and Pavlodar regions.
Wind will strengthen up to 15-20 m/s in South Kazakhstan region. 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.