Severe snowstorm paralyzes Astana, Kazakhstan
A heavy snowstorm hit Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan (population 1 million), on February 8, 2024, causing decreased road visibility and paralyzing city operations.
Capital Nur-Sultan under state of emergency as powerful winter storm hits Kazakhstan
Authorities in Kazakhstan's capital city Nur-Sultan (previously named Astana) have declared a state of emergency on Monday, January 27, 2020, due to a powerful winter storm that has been battering the country since Thursday, January 23, unleashing strong winds…
Strong and shallow earthquake M 6.0 struck eastern Kazahstan
Strong and shallow earthquake with recorded magnitude of 6.0 (USGS) struck Eastern Kazakhastan on January 28, 2013 at 16:38 UTC. Epicenter was located 60 km (37 miles) SE of Kegen, Kazakhstan and 107 km (66 miles) E of Karakol, Kyrgyzstan at