Near-zero visibility: Astana shrouded in very dense fog

Tengrinews.kz – It’s the second day of winter, yet there is still no snow in Astana. But there is very dense fog.

On the morning of December 2, visibility in the capital was extremely low. For example, this photo was taken through an open window.

Photo: Tengrinews.kz/ Alina Shashkina

Buildings in the distance were not visible at all.

Photo: Tengrinews.kz/ Alina Shashkina

Hardly any light penetrated through the thick veil.

Photo: Tengrinews.kz/ Nadezhda Lykova

Later, the fog began to lift, but visibility on the roads remained poor.

Photo: Tengrinews.kz/ Marzhan Kuandykova

Let’s hope there were no accidents on the roads.

Photo: Tengrinews.kz/ Marzhan Kuandykova

Many social media posts appeared with photos of the fog-covered city.

Screenshot from Threads

And, as expected, there were popular comparisons to the famous horror film.

Screenshot from Threads

According to meteorologists, fog is forecast for most regions of Kazakhstan on December 2. In the north of the country, icy conditions are also possible. Wind gusts of 15–20 meters per second are expected in the south, east, and central regions.