Storm alert in effect in Kazakh capital and 15 regions

Weather warnings were issued for the Kazakh capital and 15 regions, Kazinform News Agency reports citing Kazhydromet.

Ground blizzards and ice-slick are set to batter Astana and Aktobe region today, December 21. Snowstorms and slippery roads are in store for Pavlodar, West Kazakhstan, and Abai regions.

Fog is expected to blanket Atyrau, Zhambyl, Turkistan and Kyzylorda regions.

High wind is forecast to sweep through Mangistau region.

Heavy snowfalls are to grip East Kazakhstan and North Kazakhstan.

Kostanay region is to brace today for snowstorms, ice-slick and fog.