Rain and thunderstorms to batter Kazakhstan on May 21

Hail and squalls are possible in the northern, eastern, and central regions.

Heavy rainfall is expected in the country’s north and south.

Strong winds are forecast countrywide. Western areas will see dust storms, and fog will blanket southwestern and northern regions.

Daytime temperatures in Atyrau region will surge to as high as 35°C.

Meanwhile, western and northern parts of Kostanay kegion, western areas of the North Kazakhstan region, and eastern parts of the East Kazakhstan region will experience -1-2°C nighttime…