According to Kursiv, heavy rain in Almaty flooded the northern pedestrian crossing of Alatau metro station, located at the junction of Abay Avenue and Zharokov Street. The Almaty Metro press service confirmed the flooding.
According to Almaty Metro, the cause was an overflow of the city's storm drainage network. The crossing lies below the level of Abay Avenue, which is why water collected there. Metro specialists were pumping out the water and clearing the area, and the situation remained under the control of the relevant services.
Station service
Alatau station itself continues to operate as usual. According to Almaty Metro, there are no restrictions on passenger service.
Weather and city response
According to the Almaty akimat, up to 36 mm of rain fell in the city overnight. The akimat reported that 85 emergency crews, with 1,579 people, were on duty, supported by 415 pieces of equipment and 97 motor pumps. Local water accumulation was recorded in several districts, and utility services moved to an intensified work regime.
Rain was forecast to continue into the evening of 11 November, with up to 10 mm more and wind gusts of 15 to 20 m/s. The forecast for 12 November showed no precipitation, although fog was possible.
The akimat advised drivers to reduce speed and avoid leaving cars where water may gather. Residents were advised to keep away from trees and billboards during strong winds.
Residents' complaints
Residents posted complaints on Threads about closed irrigation channels, known as aryks, and road works carried out in Almaty this summer. One user questioned how long people would have to wait for walking routes to work in the rain to become manageable, noting frequent re-laying of paving tiles, especially in the centre.
Kursiv reported that the akimat had not replied to its request for comment at the time of publication. According to the source, flooding problems also occurred in April 2026, when the akimat said many aryks work as storm drains but were built for different loads. Authorities have also said that some open channels are being covered with grates and inspection hatches.