Heavy snowfall of up to 5cm recorded in Almaty
Snow Clearance Operations Underway in Almaty City
As of 21:00, Almaty city has received up to 5 cm of snow, and snowfall began in the mountainous regions at 13:30 and in Almaty city at 15:15, as reported by Almaty.tv. Round-the-clock duty has been organized in district akimats and contracting organizations to tackle the winter weather.
Work is underway to clear sidewalks, pedestrian zones, public transport stops, and parking areas. Over 400 road workers are involved, and 215 sand-spreading vehicles have been treating roads with anti-ice materials since the start of snowfall to prevent icy conditions. A total of 2,680 tons of anti-ice materials have been used, including 219 sand-spreading vehicles.
The Akimat Almaty (Stadtverwaltung) is the highest authority responsible for organizing and overseeing snow clearance operations. The Akim (Bürgermeister) leads the Akimat, but the current Akim may change, so it's best to check the official website of the Bürgermeisteramt for the latest information.
In addition, the leader of the city's traffic infrastructure is crucial for the concrete organization of winter services and the handling of accidents. The city of Almaty regularly enters into contracts with private companies that clean streets, sidewalks, and technical infrastructure in the winter. The names of the executing companies and their leaders are usually published in the official procurement portal of the Republic of Kazakhstan (goszakup.gov.kz).
For the latest information on snow conditions, daytime temperatures, and nighttime temperatures, visit the official website of the Akimat Almaty (almaty.gov.kz). The mountainous and foothill regions have received up to 20 cm of snow. For more specific information (such as for a particular district), consult the official websites of the relevant local news portals, companies, and Kazakhstani government departments.
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