Heat to Give Way to Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms Across Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is bracing for a significant weather change as meteorologists predict a transition from current heat to heavy rainfall across the country over the next three days, from June 30 to July 2. Active cyclones and atmospheric fronts are expected to bring unstable conditions, including thunderstorms, hail, and squalls.

In Astana, variable cloudiness will prevail, with afternoon rain and thunderstorms forecast for June 30. Winds will be southwesterly at 9-14 m/s, gusting up to 20 m/s. Overnight temperatures will range from +15°C to +17°C, with daytime highs of +24°C to +26°C. July 1 and 2 will see similar conditions with intermittent rain and thunderstorms, slightly warmer temperatures, and sustained winds.

Almaty is also set for unstable weather. June 30 will feature variable cloudiness and short-lived afternoon showers with thunderstorms. Winds will be lighter, at 3-8 m/s, gusting to 18 m/s. Overnight temperatures will be around +21°C to +23°C, with intense daytime heat reaching +33°C to +35°C. The forecast for July 1 includes overcast skies, heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls, with winds remaining light. Temperatures will drop slightly to +29°C to +31°C. July 2 will see variable cloudiness, short-lived rain, and thunderstorms, with daytime temperatures cooling further to +27°C to +29°C.

Forecasters noted that in several regions of Kazakhstan, temperatures are expected to drop to as low as +18°C due to the incoming unstable weather system. This shift signals a departure from the recent heatwave and brings a period of much more active and potentially disruptive weather.