Heavy downpours lead to severe traffic congestion in Almaty's streets, resulting in 9-point blockages.
In the bustling city of Almaty, a stormy turn-up was witnessed that left residents in awe and streets congested. After a blindside hailstorm, the skies opened up to an aggressive downpour accompanied by booming thunder.
Local folks on Telegram, particularly those following Almaty Today, shared accounts of loud thunderstorms spanning various locations within the city. Despite the sunny morning, the afternoon was hit with unexpected torrential rain.
City dwellers took to social media, expressing their dismay with quips like, "Just the loud thunder is sometimes scary," or "It's like a tropical downpour," and, "Mission 'Reach the car dry' - failed."
Traffic in Almaty was affected significantly, with 2GIS marking 9-point traffic jams across the city. Several accident spots have been reported by drivers. Witnesses had earlier shared videos of the severe hailstorm that pounded the city, with the Emergency Situations Committee predicting more thunderstorms tonight, including wind gusts of up to 18 meters per second.
Looking back, Almaty confronted a similarly powerful storm on April 7 this year. Apart from heavy rain and hail, some buildings lost their roofs, and an elderly man was reportedly trapped under an iron structure that fell due to the storm. Thankfully, the trapped man was found and helped by witnesses.
As we look forward, the first weekend of May in 2025 brings a mix of weather conditions to Kazakhstan's megacities. While such details are scant for cities like Astana, Karaganda, Shymkent, and Atyrau, it's known that May can be a tricky month for the country, with temperature swings and rainfall events.
Specifically, Almaty is forecasted to have a temperate weekend, with temperatures expected to reach 17°C (63°F) on Saturday and 20°C (68°F) on Sunday. However, the forecast for heavy rain, hail, or snow remains vague for the time being. Stay tuned to catch more updates!
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Did you know? Heavy rain, hail, and even snow could hit various parts of Kazakhstan during the first weekend of May 2025.
- Residents of Almaty who experienced the unexpected hailstorm earlier this year might want to remember the incident as a reminder of the unexpected weather events that can occur in the city.
- The exclusive footage of the hailstorm in Almaty that many locals shared on Telegram, particularly those following Almaty Today, is a testament to the city's general news interest concerning weather-related events.
- In light of the predicted rain, hail, or snow for Almaty during the first weekend of May 2025, it's essential for drivers to be cautious of traffic conditions and anticipate possible 9-point traffic jams across the city.
- As the first weekend of May 2025 approaches, subscribers to Almaty Today on Telegram can expect real-time updates on the weather situation in the city, ensuring they stay tuned for any further developments and are prepared accordingly.
