Strong wind reached 15 meters per second and knocked passers-by. As reported by the local newspaper Nur. kz, the authorities of the country declared a state of emergency today because of the snowstorm.

At the same time, the wind in the city tore from the buildings the lining, slate, decorative elements that fell on, both parked and in motion. Special services call on citizens not to go out without extreme need.

Now the city is almost no transport, and a little earlier, his work was suspended by the international airport.

As of today morning, in the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a terrible blizzard continues, and the air temperature is 11 degrees below zero. And on the main square of the city fell a Christmas tree.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, in California on Tuesday, January 9, because of heavy downpours descended mud flow and formed a flood. As a result of the disaster, 17 people were killed. However, local authorities suggest that their number may increase.