Hurricane approaches N Kazakhstan

PETROPAVLOVSK. KAZINFORM A storm alert has been issued for North Kazakhstan for Wednesday, May 23, Kazhydromet reports. 

North wind gusting up to 15-20 m/s, sometimes up to 23-28 m/s and thunderstorm are expected to hit the region.

As earlier reported, intense gusts from hurricane lashed Astana city leaving 13 people injured.