Kazhydromet warns residents of Astana and six other cities

Tengrinews.kz — Kazhydromet has announced which cities are expected to experience unfavorable meteorological conditions on Friday, November 13.
The forecasters published the information on their website.

“On November 13, 2026, meteorological conditions conducive to the accumulation of pollutants in the atmosphere are expected in Pavlodar, Karaganda, Zhezkazgan, Balkhash, Temirtau, Almaty and Astana,” the statement said.

Unfavorable meteorological conditions are a combination of weather factors such as calm conditions, light winds, fog and temperature inversions that hinder the dispersion of harmful pollutants and contribute to their accumulation near the ground.
Several hours earlier, Kazhydromet issued storm warnings for Almaty, Shymkent and all regions of the country for Friday. Kazakhstanis were warned about fog, icy conditions and stronger winds.
Earlier this week, nearly a full day of rain brought Almaty residents not only inconvenience due to flooded streets, bus stops and metro stations, but also an unexpected benefit. On Wednesday, November 11, the city’s air became noticeably cleaner. Residents shared air quality data on social media and welcomed the chance to finally breathe more freely.