Powerful winds blew people off their feet as a hurricane hit Kazakhstan's Zhambyl region.

The terrifying scene was filmed in the city of Taraz on Wednesday 17 November.

The high winds caused significant damage to the urban infrastructure.

In Taraz, half the city lost power and there was widespread damage to roofs. Trees were also uprooted and cars were damaged..

The wind speed reportedly reached 30 m/sec.

This footage was filmed and produced 17 November 2021.

The hurricane-force wind raging in Zhambyl region has already caused significant damage to the urban infrastructure.

In Taraz, more than half of the facilities are disconnected from the power supply, power lines are damaged, a lot of demolished roofs, fallen trees and damaged cars. According to the latest data, the wind speed reached 30 m/sec.

This video shows how a powerful wind blows people away in Taraz, Kazakhstan.