Strong winds approach Bishkek as storm warning issued
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- Forecasters issued a storm warning for Bishkek and the Chuy Valley on Aug. 31.
- Westerly winds could strengthen sharply within an hour and during the evening, with gusts of up to 15 to 20 meters per second.
- Residents were advised to avoid trees and advertising structures, secure windows and remove loose items from balconies.
A sharp increase in westerly winds was expected in Bishkek and the Chuy Valley within an hour and again during the evening of Aug. 31, according to forecasters.
Gusts could reach 15 to 20 meters per second. Residents were advised to keep away from advertising structures and trees and avoid parking cars nearby.
Forecasters also urged people to close windows securely and remove unsecured objects from balconies.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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