Cyclone to bring heavy rains and 38°C heat to Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz – A southern cyclone is expected to bring heavy rains, thunderstorms and dust storms to Kazakhstan in the coming days.

From May 6 to 8, western, northwestern and northern regions of the country will experience showers, thunderstorms and, in some areas, hail. Starting May 8, the weather system will shift to the central, eastern and southern parts of Kazakhstan.

Heavy rainfall is forecast for May 6-7 in West Kazakhstan and Atyrau regions, on May 7 in Mangistau region, and May 7-8 in Aktobe region. Only Karaganda region is expected to remain dry.

Dust storms are expected in the southwest and on May 8 in the southeast.

Temperature swings and overnight frosts

Frosts are possible in the nighttime and early morning hours of May 6 in Pavlodar and Abai regions, as well as on May 6-7 in East Kazakhstan.

Daytime temperatures will fluctuate: in the west, highs will drop from 23-30°C to 21-26°C. In the northwest, north and east, temperatures will rise from 20-25°C to 24-29°C. Central regions can expect up to 27-35°C, while the south and southeast will see extreme heat reaching up to 38°C.