Toxic Smog Engulfs Ust-Kamenogorsk: Residents Demand Action

Ust-Kamenogorsk Smog: Residents Choke as Chlorine Levels Soar. Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan is grappling with a severe air pollution crisis, with residents reporting thick smoke and breathing difficulties. The city's Department of Ecology confirmed elevated chlorine levels in the atmosphere. "People couldn't go outside yesterday," said one resident. The issue was raised by a local deputy at a recent parliamentary session, highlighting the urgency of the situation. Authorities are yet to issue a comprehensive response.