Fog and fire danger: storm warning issued in 12 regions

Tengrinews.kz – Forecasters warn of fire hazards and dense fog on October 29. A storm warning has been issued for 12 regions and the city of Shymkent, according to Kazhydromet.

Shymkent – occasional thunderstorms expected. Extremely high fire danger remains.

Ulytau Region – high fire danger persists across most areas; in the south, an extreme fire risk remains. In Zhezkazgan, high fire danger continues.

Karaganda Region – fog expected overnight and in the morning in the west, north, and east of the region. High fire danger remains in the west.

Mangystau Region – in the south and center, southeasterly winds with gusts of 15–20 m/s expected during the day. High fire danger continues in the west and south. In Aktau, fire danger remains high.

Abai Region – fog expected in the north, south, and center. High fire danger continues in the south.

East Kazakhstan Region – fog expected in the north, east, and south.

West Kazakhstan Region – occasional heavy rain expected in the west, north, and south. Fog expected at night and in the morning in the west and north. In Uralsk, fog is forecast for night and morning hours.

Turkestan Region – thunderstorms expected at night in the south, west, and mountain areas; during the day in mountain regions. Northeasterly winds on mountain passes reaching 15–20 m/s. Extreme fire danger remains across the region. In Turkestan, the same risk persists.

Aktobe Region – high fire danger in the south and east; extreme fire danger in the west, northeast, and central parts.

Zhambyl Region – thunderstorms expected in the west, north, and south during the day; fog at night and in the morning in southern and mountainous areas. Northeasterly winds in mountains up to 15–20 m/s. Extreme fire danger persists in the west and north; high fire danger in the center and south. In Taraz, thunderstorms expected during the day; fog at night and in the morning; high fire danger.

Atyrau Region – fog expected at night and in the morning in the west and south. In the east, extreme fire danger remains; in the northeast and southeast, high danger persists. In Atyrau, fog expected overnight and in the morning.

North Kazakhstan Region – fog expected at night and in the morning in the west.

Akmola Region – high fire danger continues in the southwest.

Zhetysu Region – northeasterly winds in the east and mountainous areas with gusts up to 15–20 m/s.

Kostanay Region – fog expected at night and in the morning in the north and east. Extreme fire danger in the south; high danger in the southwest.

Kyzylorda Region – extreme fire danger continues; in the north and center, fire danger remains high. In Kyzylorda, high fire danger persists.