Melting snow has caused floods in Kazakhstan's northwestern region of Aqtobe, local residents told RFE/RL on March 26. Roads and streets in and near several towns and villages in the region have been hit by floods as temperatures abruptly went up, causing a massive melting of snow that fell during the winter. A resident of the town of Shubarqudyq told RFE/RL that it is the third March in a row that the region has faced floods caused by warm weather melting snow. Local authorities warned that the situation may get worse as much warmer weather is expected in the coming days. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Kazakh Service, click here.
Melting Snow Causes Floods In Kazakhstan's Aqtobe Region
One local said that this is the third March in a row that the Aqtobe region has faced floods caused by warm weather melting snow. (file photo)