48 road sections closed down as snowstorms batter 10 regions

Snowfalls and low visibility forced authorities to close down 48 road sections in 10 regions oof Kazakhstan today, February 9, Kazinform News Agency learnt from QazAvtoJol press service.

The roads are shut down in Akmola, Abai, Aktobe, East Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Kostanay, Kyzylorda, Pavlodar, North Kazakhstan, and Ulytau regions.

519 snow removal vehicles and 864 people are deployed in snow-clearing operations as of now.