40-degree heat to hit Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is bracing for intense heat, with temperatures predicted to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in southern regions on June 6-8. Forecasters at Kazhydromet have issued warnings for extreme weather conditions across the country.

While some areas will experience significant heat, a western cyclone is set to bring a mix of weather phenomena to most of Kazakhstan. Residents can expect rain accompanied by thunderstorms, strong gusty winds, and hail. Heavy rainfall is specifically forecast for June 6-8 in the western parts of the country, on June 6 in the far north and southeast, and on June 8 in the northwest.

Temperatures will vary across the nation. Eastern and central Kazakhstan will see hot weather with no precipitation initially. The west will experience a slight temperature drop, with daytime highs between +20 and +30 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the north will warm up to +28...+35 degrees.

The central part of the country is expected to endure intense heat, with temperatures ranging from +30 to +38 degrees. Southern regions will face the most extreme heat, reaching +35 to +40 degrees Celsius. In the southeast, temperatures will hover between +30 and +39 degrees, while the east will see highs between +30 and +37 degrees.

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Heavy rain is expected on June 6–8 in the west, on June 6 in the far north and southeast, and on June 8 in the northwest of the country.