Kazakhstan to brace for rains and thunderstorms

ASTANA. KAZINFORM Unsteady weather persists today in the greater part of Kazakhstan bringing heavy rains, Kazinform cites Kazhydromet.

Hail and squalls are expected in Kazakhstan's east, southeast, north, and central parts.

Scorching heat is set to grip Atyrau, Mangistau, West Kazakhstan, and Aktobe regions on Friday.

Fire threat remains extreme in Atyrau, Mangistau, Zhambyl, Kyzylorda, Abai Zhetysu, Turkistan, Almaty, Aktobe, Kostanay, Karaganda, East Kazakhstan, Akmola, West Kazakhstan regions.

Fire threat remains high in North Kazakhstan, Pavlodar regions.