Forecasters warn of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz – Forecasters have reported what the weather will be like on Friday, May 8. Details were provided by Kazhydromet.

Weather in Kazakhstan on May 8

According to the forecast, rain and thunderstorms are expected across most of the country.

“A northwestern cyclone and associated atmospheric frontal systems will determine the weather across almost the entire territory of Kazakhstan. Rain and thunderstorms are expected, with heavy rain, hail and squalls forecast in the west and north of the country. Fog is expected at night and in the morning,” forecasters reported.

Only the southeast is expected to remain dry. Strong winds are forecast across the country, with dust storms expected in the south and southeast.

Fire-hazard season

Forecasters also warn that a high fire hazard is expected in Kyzylorda, Karaganda and Pavlodar regions; in Ulytau, Abai and Zhetysu regions; in the north, south and center of Turkestan Region; in the north, west, east and center of Zhambyl Region; in the north and center of Almaty Region; in the south of Aktobe Region; in the southeast of Akmola Region; in the west of North Kazakhstan Region; and in the west and northwest of East Kazakhstan Region.

An extreme fire hazard remains in the southeast and south of Zhetysu Region.

Warning from rescuers

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations urges citizens to observe fire safety rules. Rescuers ask people to be especially careful outdoors, during clean-up days, and when cleaning yards, dachas and garden plots.

Lighting fires and burning garbage are prohibited in dry, hot and windy weather. If weather conditions allow, open flames may be used only in specially designated areas, no closer than 50 meters from buildings and only under supervision.

Barbecues and grills may be used at a distance of at least 10 meters from buildings. Fire-extinguishing equipment must be nearby, such as a fire extinguisher or a container with at least 10 liters of water.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations urges citizens to strictly observe fire safety measures during the fire-hazard period:

• do not leave fire unattended;
• do not throw away unextinguished cigarette butts or matches;
• do not burn dry grass;
• remove combustible waste in a timely manner;
• do not allow children to play with fire.

If you notice signs of a fire, immediately call 101 or 112.