On October 12, a sharp cold snap is expected in Turkmenistan, and heavy rain will occur in many cities, reports the meteorological resource Gismeteo.

In Ashgabat, the maximum temperature will drop below +20 degrees. Up to 15,3 mm of precipitation may fall during the day. By the end of the week, the average daily temperature in the capital will be within +16 ... +13 degrees.

The maximum temperature of +18 degrees is expected in Balkanabat on Thursday. The rain that began on Wednesday will continue into the early morning, with up to 4,9 mm of precipitation possible. Until Sunday, the average temperature in the city will be within +15 ... +16 degrees.

The temperature on Thursday will drop to +13 degrees in Dashoguz. Up to 2,1 mm of precipitation may fall. Strong winds are expected with gusts up to 16 m/s. The average daily temperature until the end of the week will be +11 degrees.

In Mary on Thursday the maximum temperature will drop slightly – to +24 degrees. Up to 2,9 mm of precipitation and strong winds with gusts of up to 16 m/s are expected. On Friday, the thermometer will drop sharply to +17 degrees, and the average temperature until the end of the week will be within +12 ... +15 degrees.

The maximum temperature in Turkmenabat on Thursday will drop to +24 degrees. The city is expected to experience light rain and strong winds, gusts of which will reach 17 m/s. From Friday until the end of the week, the average temperature will be within +11 .... +12 degrees.