Almaty Residents Share Footage of Dust Storm
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- A dust storm struck Almaty at about 3 p.m., with strong winds sending dust and sand through city streets.
- Residents shared photographs and video showing thick haze and reduced visibility.
- Forecasters expect rain and thunderstorms on Sept. 1 and 2, followed by dry weather and warmer temperatures on Sept. 3.
A sudden dust storm swept through Almaty at around 3 p.m., sending dust and sand across the city and leaving streets covered in thick haze.
Residents shared photographs and video showing the wind-blown dust and a sharp drop in visibility. Earlier forecasts had called for variable cloudiness, short-term rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon, with winds shifting from southeast to northwest.
Forecasters expect more variable cloudiness, occasional rain and thunderstorms in Almaty on Sept. 1 and 2. Winds could reach daytime gusts of 15 to 18 meters per second. Temperatures are expected to remain around 21 to 23 degrees Celsius during the day.
No precipitation is expected on Sept. 3, when temperatures could rise to 23 to 25 degrees Celsius.
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