In Kazakhstan's capital, the temperature dropped to -28 degrees Celsius, with wind speeds reaching 15 meters per second. Due to the adverse weather conditions, schools have switched to distance learning, MIR24 reports.

According to the Department of Education, classes are not being cancelled entirely; only their format is changing. Students are connecting with teachers online and completing homework.

According to weather forecasters, severe frosts will persist in the capital until the end of the week.