Condition for the 'immediate' start of heating named in Almaty

Tengrinews.kz – The Department of Energy and Water Supply of the Almaty Akimat has explained under what conditions the heating season will begin in the city.

When will heating be turned on

The department stated that the decision to start the heating season is made when the average daily outdoor temperature in Almaty reaches +8°C or lower for five consecutive days.

Phased heating activation

According to the Department of Energy and Water Supply, residential buildings will be connected to heating based on an approved schedule.

The phased connection of facilities to the heat supply will follow this order:

• Preschools, schools, medical institutions, vocational schools, and medical-social organizations;
• Residential buildings, dormitories, and hotels;
• Administrative buildings, universities, theaters;
• Other facilities.

Weather forecast for Almaty

According to Kazhydromet, Almaty is expected to experience partly cloudy skies, rain, and thunderstorms over the next three days, with nighttime temperatures from +8°C and daytime highs up to +20°C.

September 18:

• Partly cloudy with occasional rain.
• Northeastern wind 3–8 m/s, gusts up to 13 m/s.
• Temperature: +10…+12°C at night, +17…+19°C during the day.

September 19:

• Partly cloudy, occasional rain and thunderstorms.
• Fog at night and in the morning.
• Northeastern wind 3–8 m/s, gusts up to 13 m/s.
• Temperature: +10…+12°C at night, +16…+18°C during the day.

September 20:

• Partly cloudy, no precipitation.
• Northeastern wind 3–8 m/s.
• Temperature: +8…+10°C at night, +18…+20°C during the day.