Almaty to sizzle at +39°C: What not to do in the heat

Tengrinews.kz - Rescue services have issued a warning to Almaty residents due to extreme heat.
According to Almaty’s Emergency Situations Department (DES), abnormally high temperatures ranging from 35°C to 39°C are forecasted in the city from June 17 to 19. In connection with this, Kazhydromet has issued a storm warning.
Emergency services urge residents to follow these safety precautions during the heatwave:

Do not light campfires or discard lit matches or cigarette butts in the mountains.
Avoid overloading electrical networks—do not plug in multiple appliances at once.
Never leave children in a parked car, even for a short time.
If possible, avoid prolonged walks and stay in the shade to prevent heatstroke or sunstroke.

What will the weather be like in Kazakhstan in June?
Earlier, Kazhydromet meteorologists released the weather forecast for June 2025 in Kazakhstan. Unstable conditions are expected throughout the month — alternating between cool and hot spells, accompanied by rain (sometimes heavy), thunderstorms, hail, and squally winds. On some days, dust storms are also possible.