The cyclone is moving to the west of Kazakhstan: road workers warned drivers

news-id-117546" style="display:inline;">The weather is expected to worsen this evening due to a cyclone approaching the west of the country. The bad weather will last until December 21, KazAvtoZhol warned with reference to Kazhydromet, Tengrinews.kz correspondent reports.

The cyclone will bring with it heavy rainfall, lower temperatures, ice, gusty winds and limited visibility.

“In the period from December 16 to 17 of this year, the cyclone will overtake the territories of West Kazakhstan, Aktobe, Mangistau regions, where heavy snowfall, strong gusty winds, and blizzards are expected. Further, from December 18, the cyclone will move to the northern, central and eastern parts of the country, which will cause worsening weather conditions,” the department said.

In this regard, KazAvtoZhol divisions will be transferred to an enhanced operating mode, the message says.

It is planned to use about 500 units of special equipment and 700 road workers on the roads.