This summer, temperatures have climbed above 40 degrees Celsius in several regions, testing both people’s endurance and public health systems. People were prepared for both cold and heat,” Asanova told The Astana Times. For nomadic herders, extreme summer heat was rarely a major problem because they moved with the seasons. Moving livestock to alpine grazing lands was the primary way to escape the summer heat. Taking a cool shower, using a spray bottle or damp cloth to moisten the skin can help lower body temperature.