Flooding expected in E and N Kazakhstan

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazhydromet, Kazakhstan's weather forecaster, has issued a storm alert in eastern and northern Kazakhstan, Kazinform has learned.

"Heavy downpours in East Kazakhstan region from April 29 through May 1 will cause flooding on local rivers," Kazhydromet said in a statement.

Water level of the Yessil River in North Kazakhstan region is expected to rise for the same reason from April 29 through May 2.