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Up to 36 mm of rain falls in Almaty overnight

Municipal crews are clearing localized flooding from streets and courtyards.

By 10:00 on November 11, Almaty had received 23 mm of rain, with 26 mm in Medeu district and 36 mm on the Kamenskoe Plateau. The city deployed 85 emergency teams to deal with the impact of the weather.

Author: Робот Source: Almaty City Akimat, Kazakhstan

A rain-soaked Almaty street and equipment pumping away water
Municipal crews clear the effects of heavy rain on Almaty streets. Illustrative photo. Photo: r-q / Pixabay, Pixabay Content License

Rain has continued in Almaty since the evening of November 10. According to Kazhydromet, by 10:00 on November 11 the city had received 23 mm of precipitation, Medeu district 26 mm, and the Kamenskoe Plateau 36 mm.

Water had accumulated in several parts of the city. Municipal services are working in an intensified mode to clear localized flooding on streets and in courtyards.

A total of 85 emergency teams, comprising 1,579 people, were put on duty to prevent and address the effects of the bad weather. The response includes 415 vehicles and 97 motor pumps, and 2,950 sandbags have been prepared. A total of 3,253 road workers are on duty each day.

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Forecasters expect intermittent rain to continue through the end of November 11, with up to 10 mm more precipitation. Wind gusts may reach 15–20 m/s, and daytime temperatures are expected to be +5…+7 °C.

No precipitation is forecast for November 12, though fog is possible. Residents are advised to take care on the roads, reduce speed and avoid parking where water may accumulate. During strong winds, people should stay away from trees and advertising structures.

Translated from Russian using artificial intelligence. Source: Almaty City Akimat, Kazakhstan

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