Ust-Kamenogorsk hit by severe floods after heavy rain, mirroring Astana's recent ordeal

Ust-Kamenogorsk is grappling with widespread flooding after a torrential downpour inundated city streets, leaving vehicles partially submerged and pedestrians wading through water. Videos circulating online show the extent of the chaos, with cars struggling to navigate the waterlogged roads and sidewalks becoming impassable.

The severe weather caused major traffic disruptions, leading to significant delays across several city thoroughfares. While the specific causes of the flooding are still being clarified, emergency services are reportedly working to address the situation. The East Kazakhstan Region, where Ust-Kamenogorsk is located, was forecast to experience the most challenging weather conditions, including heavy rains, thunderstorms, high winds, and localized hail, according to Kazhydromet meteorologists.

This flooding event in Ust-Kamenogorsk echoes the severe weather that struck the capital city, Astana, just last week. On July 23, Astana was transformed into a network of "virtual lakes" by a severe downpour. The storm also brought power outages to several districts and caused hurricane-force winds to topple fences and trees, catching many residents off guard.