Kazakhstan readies for rainy Thursday

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Occasional rains, fog, and bleak winds are to grip most regions of Kazakhstan today, October 8. According to Kazhydromet, Kazakhstan's national forecaster, only eastern and southern Kazakhstan will enjoy weather without precipitation.

Wind gusting up to 15-20 mps will batter Pavlodar, West Kazakhstan, Kyzylorda, Akmola, Aktobe, North Kazakhstan, Karaganda, East Kazakhstan, Kostanay, Akmola, Mangystau, and Almaty regions. Gusts of wind are expected to reach 17-22 mps in Atyrau. It will be foggy in Akmola, Kostanay, and Atyrau regions. High fire hazard will persist in Kyzylorda, South Kazakhstan, Zhambyl, West Kazakhstan, Atyrau, Karaganda, Kostanay, and Aktobe regions.