Kazhydromet issues another warning for Astana residents

Tengrinews.kz - Kazhydromet has issued a weather warning for residents of Astana and other cities.

"On June 12, 2025, unfavorable meteorological conditions are expected in the cities of Pavlodar, Ust-Kamenogorsk, and at night in Astana," the statement said.

Unfavorable meteorological conditions refer to a combination of short-term weather factors (calm, light wind, fog, temperature inversion) that contribute to the accumulation of harmful (polluting) substances in the near-surface layer of the atmosphere.
Inversion is a weather phenomenon where warm air settles above cold air, effectively trapping it. Normally, warmer air near the surface rises and carries pollutants away. But during an inversion, the colder air stays trapped below, along with vehicle emissions, dust, and smoke. As a result, pollution accumulates near the ground, especially in urban areas.
Weather in Astana
June 12: Partly cloudy, short-term rain, thunderstorms, and possible hail. Southeast wind at 3–8 m/s at night, increasing to 9–14 m/s during the day with gusts up to 15–18 m/s. Temperatures: night +18…+20°C, daytime +27…+29°C.
Expect rain and thunderstorms – take an umbrella if you’re heading out.
What to expect in June
According to Kazhydromet’s earlier forecast, June will bring unstable weather with alternating cool and hot periods, accompanied by rain, some of which could be heavy, along with thunderstorms, hail, and squally winds. Dust storms are also possible on certain days.