The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported how they rescued people.
"Rescuers immediately set out to assist individuals. Upon arrival, the department's rescuers, using a Trekol all-terrain vehicle, transported four people to the village of Koktuma. They did not require medical assistance. The Ministry of Emergency Situations warns about the necessity of following safety rules during the winter period, pay attention to storm warnings, and in case of worsening weather, stay at home!" – the message states.
It was previously reported that more than 40 people were trapped in snow on a highway in the Zhetysu region.