Kazakhstan predicts high fire danger in summer

Kazakhstan predicts high fire danger in summer

Meteorologists have predicted above-average temperatures for a number of regions of Kazakhstan this summer. Such forecasts come with concerns about the drought consequences that could arise from the current extensive flooding. According to specialists, climate change may lead to wildfires in many parts of the country. Therefore, Kazhydromet will provide regular regional analyses. It is worth reminding that the fire season typically spans from May to October.

“Monitoring of fire hazards will be conducted every day. Forecasts will be made for the coming decade, week, and several days ahead. Storm warnings will be issued when there is a risk of 4-5 class fires. They will be available on the Kazhydromet website and delivered to people via SMS messages,” said Zhuldyz Issabekova, head of the long-term weather forecasts department at Kazhydromet.