Today, October 1, a delegation of Belhydromet headed by Head Siarhei Khilman visited the II International Industrial Exhibition "INNOPROM. Belarus," which is being held in Minsk from September 30 to October 2, 2026 . The event brought together leading enterprises of the country and foreign partners, demonstrating the latest developments in the fields of mechanical engineering, energy, digitalization and industrial automation. The exhibition serves as a space for exchanging experience and introducing new ideas and technologies, which contributes to the development of the industry and the strengthening of international cooperation. Participation in such a large-scale event is an important opportunity for the institution to stay informed about advanced industrial and technological solutions, as well as to strengthen professional ties. For Belhydromet, whose activities are closely linked to the application of modern technologies in the field of hydrometeorology and environmental monitoring, such platforms are especially valuable: they make it possible to study best practices, identify promising areas for introducing innovations and build effective cooperation. The scale of the event is impressive: more than 20,000 square meters of exhibition space, over 14,000 visitors and a rich business program including more than 20 events . During the visit, Belhydromet specialists familiarized themselves with current developments and discussed with colleagues the possibilities of applying new solutions in the field of environmental and meteorological monitoring. Representatives of the institution noted the high level of organization of the exhibition and the importance of such platforms for the development of cross-industry interaction. The visit to the exhibition contributed to strengthening business contacts and expanding understanding of the capabilities of domestic industry.

October at Belhydromet started in a special way — with care for our native space. Today, October 1 , representatives of our institution united for a common cause: autumn activities for tidying up and beautifying the territory have begun. From the very morning, employees went out to clean up. In a friendly atmosphere, step by step, they put the space around them in order: they collected fallen leaves, tidied up the lawns, tended to the flower beds and improved the adjacent areas. Everyone made their contribution — and the overall picture was transformed literally before our eyes. Such labor campaigns are not just about cleaning up. They are a manifestation of respect for one's place of work, a way to preserve the coziness and neat appearance of the territory, and also an excellent opportunity to feel like part of a close-knit team. We are confident: cleanliness and order are small but important steps toward a comfortable working environment and a careful attitude toward the surrounding space. There are still many tasks ahead for the autumn beautification, and the Belhydromet team is ready for them with the same enthusiasm and responsibility. Join in the good traditions — together we create a space in which it is a pleasure to work and create!

Review of the water regime of rivers in September In the first two decades of September, minor fluctuations in water levels were observed on the rivers of the country; in the third decade, a predominantly rise in water levels was observed on the rivers, caused by precipitation. Unfavorable conditions for the operation of river transport were observed on the navigable sections of the Western Dvina, Neman, Dnieper, Berezina, Sozh and Pripyat . On the tributary of the Neman , the Ross River near the village of Studenets, the water level exceeded the mark of water flowing onto the floodplain. The water content of most rivers is close to normal and somewhat below it; only the water content of the Pripyat remains significantly lower than usual for this time of year. At present, a rise in water levels predominates on the rivers, with an intensity mainly of 1-11 cm per day. Unfavorable conditions for the operation of river transport are observed on the Neman near the city of Grodno, the Dnieper near the city of Mogilev, the city of Zhlobin, the city of Rechitsa and the urban settlement of Loev , t he Berezina near the city of Bobruisk and the city of Svetlogorsk, the Sozh near the city of Krichev, the city of Slavgorod and the city of Gomel, the Pripyat near the village of Chernichi and the city of Mozyr. Forecast information on minimum water levels in October Minimum water levels in October are forecast to be mainly close to and somewhat below the long-term average values for the observation period, while in the lower reaches of the Sozh and on the Pripyat, minimum water levels are expected to be close to and below the lowest values for October. When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory

After a week of rainy and cool weather caused by turbulent cyclones, a ridge of high pressure from a distant Siberian anticyclone has rushed toward us, which will already today form into an independent baric formation with its center over the territory of our country and will continue to determine synoptic processes until the end of the current week. Therefore, with the support of anticyclone ARNO , Belarusians can expect predominantly dry and sunny weather, corresponding to all the canons of "Indian summer." At the same time, as a result of the influx of moderately warm air masses along the periphery of the anticyclone, the temperature background is forecast to be mainly 1-4°C above the climatic norm. As a result, during the day the rays of the autumn sun, breaking through the branches of trees, will not only turn every leaf into pure gold, but will also cause thermometers to fluctuate between +12°C and +21°C . Moreover, one should not forget that the duration of daylight hours decreases by 4 minutes each day, and following sunset, the air temperature will drop rapidly, decreasing during the night hours from +1°C to +11°C, and on clear and calm nights of October 2-4 (Friday-Sunday), frosts of 0, -2°C are not excluded in certain districts of the republic . Also, due to radiative cooling of the surface during the night and morning hours, there is a high probability of fog. In this regard, gardeners need to take care in advance of harvesting and covering their crops, and drivers should be extremely attentive on the roads, maintaining distance and speed limits. When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory

On September 20, residents of Zhlobin witnessed a picturesque atmospheric phenomenon — a rainbow crown appeared around the Sun in the sky over the city. This is not just a beautiful sight: for meteorologists, such a crown is also a kind of natural barometer that allows short-term weather forecasts to be made. So what is a rainbow crown? It is an optical phenomenon that occurs due to the diffraction of light in small water droplets contained in clouds. Most often, a crown forms on thin altocumulus or cirrocumulus clouds. The mechanism of its appearance is quite elegant: a light wave bends around a droplet, and rays of different colors (that is, different wavelengths) are deflected at different angles. As a result, a rainbow halo appears right next to the solar disk. In this case, a bluish ring forms closer to the Sun, and a reddish one forms at the outer edge. The diameter of the crown directly depends on the size of the water droplets in the cloud: the smaller the droplets, the larger and wider the rainbow ring will be. Thus, the very change in the size of the crown already carries important information about the state of the atmosphere. Observations show that the behavior of the crown can indicate upcoming weather changes: If the crown begins to shrink in size, this is a sign that the water droplets in the clouds are growing larger and becoming heavier. This usually portends a thickening of cloud cover and precipitation — rain or snow, depending on the season. If the crown expands or becomes less bright, it means that the droplets in the clouds are evaporating and decreasing. This sign indicates that the sky will soon clear and the weather will improve. It was precisely this dynamic that was recorded in Zhlobin. Natalya Marchenko , head of the Zhlobin weather station of the Gomeloblhydromet Branch, during her shift was conducting standard observations of the state of the sky and captured this striking phenomenon in a photo. The crown was a series of concentric rings smoothly transitioning from whitish and bluish shades inside to a reddish-orange edge outside. At first it was quite wide and bright, but then it gradually began to shrink. Within a few hours, the sky became overcast with lower and denser clouds, and by evening it was almost completely covered by cloud cover. Thus, a rainbow crown is not only a rare and mesmerizing sight, but also a clear example of how nature gives us clues about upcoming weather changes. Belhydromet specialists continue to closely monitor such atmospheric phenomena, combining modern observation methods with centuries-tested signs to make forecasts even more accurate and timely. Based on materials from the website of the Gomeloblhydromet Branch

On September 24 , Belhydromet and its regional branches joined the Single Safety Day. This annual republican event, initiated by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, is aimed at reducing deaths and injuries from external causes, as well as teaching correct actions in emergency situations. For the Belhydromet team, occupational safety and fire protection are key priorities in their daily work. The central event of the day at the central office was a practical drill on evacuating people during a fire. The training alarm made it possible to verify the realism of the evacuation plan and measure the actual time for bringing personnel out of the administrative and laboratory buildings, as well as from the Observatory and garage buildings. An indicative result was the total evacuation time — 5 minutes, which meets regulatory requirements. Special attention was paid to the coordination of the fire brigade and its interaction with the institution's administration. In the regional branches, the Single Safety Day was held in a busy and substantive way. At the Brestoblhydromet Branch , the evacuation plan was practiced, and employees were familiarized with basic skills in using a fire extinguisher and providing first aid. At the Vitebskoblhydromet Branch , a training evacuation, an inspection of the fire alarm system, and unscheduled briefings were conducted. At the Gomeloblhydromet Branch , a meeting was held with representative of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Irina Ukrainets, who spoke about the importance of autonomous fire detectors and conducted a command-and-staff drill. At the Grodnooblhydromet Branch , the rules for using primary fire extinguishing means and providing first aid were reviewed. At the Mogilevoblhydromet Branch , planned events were held with a viewing of an educational video and a review of action algorithms for false activations of fire automation. Holding the Single Safety Day became an important practical step in strengthening the safety culture of the entire team. Such systematic work guarantees that every employee will act confidently and competently in a real emergency situation.

On September 22-23, 2026 , the 1st meeting of the joint working group on the functioning of the World Meteorological Organization Information System 2.0 (WIS 2.0) in the national centers of the Russian Federation (Moscow) and the Republic of Belarus (Minsk) was held in Moscow. The event was attended by the First Deputy Head of Belhydromet, Tatsiana Chаtyrka , and the Deputy Head of the Communications and Telecommunications Service – Head of the Telecommunications Department, Aleksey Sosnovich, in person, as well as employees of the Communications and Telecommunications Service and the Meteorological and Climate Monitoring Service and the Data Fund of Belhydromet – via videoconference. For reference. This joint working group was established in accordance with paragraph 3 of decision No. 77/5 of May 22–23, 2024, of the joint board of Soyuzkomgidromet. Its main goal is to ensure the effective implementation and uninterrupted functioning of WIS 2.0 nodes in the national centers of Moscow and Minsk, the publication and exchange of hydrometeorological data in accordance with modern WMO standards, as well as monitoring the availability of data from the WMO Integrated Global Observing System within the framework of the Union State. The responsible organizer of the meeting was the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Aviamettelecom of Roshydromet." During the meeting, the following issues were considered: - on the implementation of the Work Plan of the joint working group on the introduction and functioning of WIS 2.0 in 2025–2026; - on the activities of Belhydromet and Roshydromet specialists within the framework of the WIS 2.0 project; - on receiving data from WIS 2.0 and providing it to users; - etc. Belhydromet officials acted as speakers and co-speakers on the agenda items. Following the meeting, decisions were adopted that made it possible to determine the priority areas of activity of the joint working group, and a work plan for the period 2026–2027 was approved. In addition, Belhydromet specialists familiarized themselves with the implementation of the WIS 2.0 node at the FSBI "Aviamettelecom of Roshydromet" and exchanged experience with Russian colleagues on issues of interaction between the national centers and solving technical problems arising during work with the system. Undoubtedly, this event became another step toward further improving the effectiveness of interaction between Belhydromet and Roshydromet in the field of hydrometeorological data exchange.

On September 23 , the Second Republican Youth Women's Forum "Women's Energy for a Great Cause" was held at the Minsk State Palace of Children and Youth. The large-scale event brought together 200 female representatives of the real sector of the economy — industry, agriculture, construction, transport, communications, and trade. Among the participants was also a specialist from the Ideological Work Department of Belhydromet, Daria Velichko . The organizers of the forum were the Public Association "Belarusian Union of Women" and the Youth Council under the Council of the Republic . The main goal was to unlock the potential of young women, support them in matters of family well-being, develop leadership qualities, and create a mutual support network. The key event was an open dialogue with the Chairperson of the Council of the Republic, Natalya Kochanova. In the second half of the day, the participants worked in three expert sections: women's health and self-care, psychological resilience and leadership, as well as the harmonious combination of motherhood with a career. The forum concluded with the adoption of a Resolution that defined the vectors for the development of the youth women's movement in the country. Belhydromet is proud that its employee contributed to this important event!

As part of Mobility Week , which took place in Belarus from 16 to 22 September , Belhydromet specialists conducted air quality monitoring in Minsk. On 21 and 22 September , samples were taken at three locations agreed upon with the Minsk City Committee for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection: Gorky Park, the intersection of Yakub Kolas and Kulman streets, and near the Museum of Boulders. On 21 September , in the area of the recreation zone (Gorky Park) and at the intersection of Yakub Kolas and Kulman streets, and in the area of the recreation zone (Museum of Boulders), the concentration of nitrogen dioxide ranged from 0.13 to 0.21 of the maximum permissible concentration (MPC); in the area of the recreation zone (Museum of Boulders) it was below the method's detection limit. The concentration of formaldehyde in the area of the recreation zone (Museum of Boulders) was 0.33 of the MPC; the concentration at the other points was below the method's detection limit. On 22 September , a slight decrease in the level of atmospheric air pollution was observed. Thus, the concentration of nitrogen dioxide ranged from 0.11 to 0.15 of the MPC in the area of the recreation zone (Gorky Park) and at the intersection of Yakub Kolas and Kulman streets; in the area of the recreation zone (Museum of Boulders) it remained unchanged and was below the method's detection limit. The concentration of carbon monoxide ranged from 0.02 to 0.03 of the MPC. The concentration of formaldehyde was below the method's detection limit at all three points. Such indicators confirm that giving up unnecessary car trips and switching to bicycles or public transport really does help us breathe cleaner air. Mobility Week is a good occasion to check how the city is becoming more environmentally friendly. When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory

Car-Free Day is not just an occasion to give up traveling by personal transport, but an opportunity to reflect on the contribution each of us makes to the state of the environment. This year, Belhydromet's regional branches actively supported the campaign and held a whole series of events aimed at popularizing an eco-friendly lifestyle and monitoring air quality. In the branch "Brestoblhydromet," the emphasis was placed on education. For students of the State Educational Institution "Brest Regional Center for Tourism and Local Lore of Children and Youth," an information quest on an environmental theme was organized. In parallel, specialists conducted route surveys of the state of atmospheric air in Brest, Pinsk, and Baranovichi — these data will help assess the current environmental situation in the cities. Young employees from the branch and its separate subdivisions arrived at work by public transport or bicycle. A striking event was a joint bike ride along the eco-trail "Road of Life" together with the Brest Regional Committee for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, which brought employees together and reminded them of simple ways to reduce the burden on the atmosphere. The branch "Vitebskoblhydromet" focused on direct campaigning and air quality control. In Vitebsk and Braslav, information leaflets were distributed in parking lots and at public transport stops — this way city residents could learn about the benefits of giving up a car and about how transport affects air quality. At the same time, specialists conducted surveys of the state of atmospheric air in Vitebsk, Novopolotsk, and Orsha, recording indicators and analyzing the level of pollution. In Gomel, the opening of a new eco-trail "Chenki" took place, in which employees of the branch "Gomeloblhydromet" also took part. Now residents and guests of the city have another space for walks and getting acquainted with nature. On the basis of the Educational Institution "Gomel State University named after F.Skorina," an exhibition of electric vehicles and interactive events took place, in which the management and employees of the branch participated. Visitors were able to see modern eco-friendly solutions in the transport sector. An important part of the events was a conference organized by the Gomel Regional Committee for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, in which representatives of the branch also took part. The conference was dedicated to reducing pollutant emissions: experts discussed current approaches and promising technologies that will help improve air quality in the region. In Grodno, the main event was the bike ride "Grodno Residents for Clean Air." The management and employees of the branch "Grodnooblhydromet" not only supported the idea of reducing emissions, but also clearly demonstrated that traveling by bicycle is convenient, useful, and accessible. The campaign attracted the attention of city residents and became an occasion for discussing environmental habits in society. The branch "Mogilevoblhydromet" combined educational and research activities. In the park "Podnikolye," a mobile laboratory for atmospheric air quality control operated: specialists demonstrated how measurements are taken and spoke about the indicators that help assess the state of the air in real time. In parallel, a thematic bike ride took place, which brought together fans of an active lifestyle and supporters of eco-friendly transport. All these events are part of a large effort to shape environmental culture and ensure transparency of data on the state of the environment. Belhydromet employees not only conduct monitoring, but also show that caring for nature begins with simple decisions and conscious choices. Each of us has a choice in favor of clean air and a healthy environment. And it is precisely such campaigns that remind us that even small steps — from a bike ride to a careful attitude toward one's own habits — can become an important contribution to the common cause.