Astana to see 32C heat, Almaty to face heavy rains: weather forecast

Kazakhstan's major cities are bracing for contrasting weather conditions over the next three days, from May 27 to May 29. Astana is set to experience a significant heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 32 degrees Celsius. The capital will see variable cloudiness, accompanied by intermittent rain and thunderstorms, particularly during the daytime. Wind speeds in Astana are predicted to range from 9-14 meters per second, with gusts potentially reaching 15-20 meters per second on May 28. Nighttime temperatures will be cooler, ranging from 10-17 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will climb from 21-23 degrees Celsius on May 28 to 28-32 degrees Celsius by May 29. The city will experience no precipitation on May 29. Meanwhile, Almaty faces a forecast of heavy rains and thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures in Almaty will be considerably cooler than in Astana, hovering between 23-27 degrees Celsius, with nighttime temperatures between 11-17 degrees Celsius. Winds in Almaty are expected to be lighter, generally between 3-8 meters per second, with gusts up to 15-18 meters per second during thunderstorms. The city can expect occasional heavy rain in the evenings and throughout the forecast period.