Thunderstorms in the north, scorching heat in the east of Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Several regions of Kazakhstan were put on storm alert by Kazhydromet, Kazakhstan’s national weather service, Kazinform reports.

Thunderstorm,squall, hail, 15-20 mps wind are forecast for North Kazakhstan region on August13-14.

The city ofPetropavlovsk will see thunderstorm, squall, hail, wind gusting up to 23-28 mpson August 13-14. Chances of storm are high (90-95%).

Thunderstorm,western and northwestern wind with gusts of 15-20 mps, and hail are in storefor Kostanay region on August 13. Hail may hit the region as well.

Probability ofthunderstorms and storm is 90-95% in Kostanay city.

On August 13, partsof Akmola region will observe thunderstorm, southeastern wind with gustsranging from 15 to 25 mps.

The Kazakhcapital Nur-Sultan will be hit by southeastern wind with gusts of 15-20 mps onAugust 13. Chances of storm are high (90-95%).

Fervent heat isforecast to grip East Kazakhstan region on August 13.

Thunderstorm,hail, northwestern wind gusting up to 15-20 mps will pound West Kazakhstanregion on August 12.