High wind to roll through N Kazakhstan

PETROPAVLOVASK. KAZINFORM A storm alert has been issued for North Kazakhstan for August 21, Kazhydromet reports.

A north wind gusting 15-20 m/s, locally 23-28 m/s, is expected to batter the region on Tuesday.

It will also face heavy downpours, thunderstorms and squalls, possible hail. Patches of fog are likely to hit in the morning and evening, a release of the emergency situations department of the region reads.