The municipal services of Almaty are preparing to address the consequences of snowfall and icy conditions, reports Tengrinews.kz.
According to the city administration, from the night of November 13 to the morning of November 14, Almaty is expected to experience precipitation in the form of rain and wet snow with a drop in air temperature to minus 3 degrees Celsius.
"Due to the potential for traffic congestion, we recommend planning your travel routes in advance. During the precipitation, icy conditions may occur, so we ask drivers to equip their vehicles with winter tires and strictly adhere to speed limits, lane discipline, and safe distances, while pedestrians should take necessary precautions," the statement said.
It is reported that to prevent icy conditions, 160 sand spreaders will be on duty at key locations. Additionally, 490 units of special equipment and up to 1,200 road workers will be involved. Round-the-clock monitoring of work will be organized at the district akimat offices.
According to meteorologists, light mixed precipitation is expected from midnight until the morning of November 13. Nighttime temperatures will be around +2 degrees, rising to +5…+7 degrees during the day. From the afternoon of November 13 to the morning of November 14, moderate precipitation is forecasted, at times transitioning to heavy snowfall at night. The air temperature on the night and day of November 14 will be between minus 1 and 3 degrees.
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