Storm alert in effect for four rgns of Kazakhstan

ASTANA. KAZINFORM A storm alert has been issued for Zhambyl, Akmola, Kyzylorda, and Kostanay regions, Kazhydromet reports.

Zhambyl region will face on October 15-16 south-western, western wind gusting 15-20 m/s, sometimes up to 23-28m/s, 30 m/s and more in the southwest, the release reads. Chances of storm are high.

Fog, ice-slick, northeastern wind blowing 15-20 m/s are expected in Akmola region in two days to come. Fog and ice-slick are also forecast for Astana city. Chances of storm are high.

North-western wind is to hit Kyzylorda region with fog and ice-slick predicted on Monday and Tuesday.

Kostanay region will observe wind gusting 15-20 m/s, fog and icy spots in three days ahead.