From June 26 to 28 , Belhydromet , led by its Head Siarhei Khilman, took an active part in the Republican tourist rally among employees of the system of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus . The theme of this year's rally was truly inspiring – "The Year of the Belarusian Woman." This was a wonderful opportunity to highlight the important role of women in the environmental sector, their significant contribution to the preservation of natural resources, and the development of tourism. The event turned out to be truly hot – both literally and figuratively. Our organization's team demonstrated incredible team spirit, a will to win, and well-coordinated work under any conditions. The participants had to test themselves across a wide range of disciplines. The rally program included: sports orientation; water tourism techniques; cycling tourism techniques; hiking tourism techniques; sports biathlon for managers; a creative contest; a culinary contest; the "Tourist Camp" contest. The competition was fierce: 15 strong rivals, intense competition, and worthy challenges – our sector's tourist rally will certainly be remembered for a long time! The Belhydromet team showed a respectable result: in the overall team standings, we took 6th place – a solid and commendable outcome among the strongest teams in the sector! A true triumph was our victory in the "Best Camp Design" nomination, where we won 1st place. Our tourist camp became a true hallmark of the rally: creativity, style, and attention to detail did their job, impressing both the judges and our colleagues. We are proud of every participant – for your dedication, for your ability to stay in formation even during the most challenging stages, and for the energy that unites our team. Thank you to the entire team for the emotions, for the hard work, and for remaining a true team in every situation!

On the Dnieper River near the urban settlement of Loyev, the water level has dropped below the hazardous low mark, at which difficulties in the operation of river transport arise. When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory

In the coming days, on the Dnieper River near the town of Rechitsa, the water level will drop below the hazardous low mark, at which difficulties in the operation of river transport may arise. When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory

The record-breaking heat wave that has engulfed Western Europe will soon reach regions of Belarus as well. While today (June 25) still features comfortable summer weather with daytime temperatures of +21 +27°C, and up to +28 +30°C in the southwest, on June 26-27 (Friday-Saturday) an air mass of tropical origin will begin to flow into the country, starting from the western regions. Nighttime minimums will range from +8°C to +17°C, while daytime maximums will vary from +21°C in the east and northeast to +33°C in the west. Due to the adverse hydrometeorological phenomenon (extreme heat), an orange hazard level has been declared for Friday and Saturday in the western part of the country. The peak of the heat will occur on June 28-30 (Sunday-Tuesday), when, due to continued advection of very warm air, a positive temperature anomaly will establish itself everywhere and amount to 3-11°C. Daytime thermometer readings will range from +26°C to +34°C, and in the western and southern regions of the country they will reach +35 +38°C. Alongside very high daytime temperatures, nighttime air temperatures over a significant part of the republic will not drop below +20°C (tropical nights). On July 1 (Wednesday), with the arrival of fresher air masses from northwestern Europe, the temperature background will drop slightly, with daytime values of +23 +30°C, and only in the south will the air warm up locally to +33°C. At the same time, under the prevailing influence of a high-pressure area, little precipitation is expected; only in isolated regions of the country, due to the movement of frontal boundaries and in unstable air, will cumulonimbus clouds form, bringing brief showers. With active atmospheric development, showers will locally be accompanied by thunderstorms, and on June 29-30 (Monday-Tuesday) – also by strong gusty winds. Given the sizzling summer weather, do not forget the basic rules of behavior in the heat: try to choose morning or evening hours for walks; if you absolutely must be outside during the period of maximum heating, wear a hat and take a bottle of water with you. People with cardiovascular diseases should be especially cautious and remember to bring the necessary medications. Meanwhile, the water temperature in most rivers and reservoirs, which has currently reached comfortable values and ranges from +16°C to +26°C, will continue to rise. Therefore, when heading to water bodies, be attentive and cautious, and swim only in designated and equipped areas. Furthermore, such anomalously hot weather may result in the daytime temperature record for June – +37.1°C, set on June 23, 2021 at the Oktyabr weather station – being broken in the near future. When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory.

From June 16 to June 17, 2026, a working event was held on the territory of the Russian Federation, in the settlements of Senkovo (Velizhsky District, Smolensk Oblast) and Kashkovka (Krasnogorsky District, Bryansk Oblast), as part of international cooperation in the field of environmental protection. The event was attended by representatives of Belhydromet. The purpose of the event was to collect hydrobiological samples of macrozoobenthos at transboundary surface water monitoring points on the Western Dvina and Besed rivers. The event was also attended by specialists from the regional analytical control laboratories of the Republican Center for Analytical Control in the Field of Environmental Protection (Republic of Belarus), the Klintsy Hydrochemical Laboratory of the Mosoblvodkhoz Branch of the Federal State Budgetary Water Management Institution "Centrregionvodkhoz" (Klintsy GHL), and the Hydrochemical Laboratory for the Pskov Region of the Baltvodkhoz Branch of the Federal State Budgetary Water Management Institution "Centrregionvodkhoz" (Russian Federation). Joint sampling of macrozoobenthos is an important step towards the harmonization of methodologies and improving the accuracy of the data obtained. During the work, joint analysis and primary processing of the collected samples were carried out, which allowed the participants to exchange experience and adopt best practices in the field of hydrobiological research. Special attention was paid to the discussion of methods for primary sample processing, storage and transportation, as well as approaches to data processing obtained during interlaboratory comparative analyses.   Cooperation between the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation in the field of monitoring transboundary water bodies is becoming increasingly significant. The activities carried out are aimed at enhancing the technical competence of the units responsible for hydrobiological observations and assessing the comparability of data obtained by national laboratories. The results of interlaboratory comparisons lay the foundation for mutual recognition of data on the state of the Western Dvina and Besed rivers, which, in turn, facilitates informed management decisions on the protection and sustainable use of water resources. This event is evidence of fruitful cooperation between the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation in ensuring the environmental safety of transboundary water bodies and maintaining high-quality hydrobiological monitoring.

On June 23, employees of Belhydromet came together for a cleanup of their premises, demonstrating not only professionalism in their field but also a responsible attitude toward the surrounding environment. With enthusiasm and high spirits, armed with the necessary tools – rakes, brooms, and other equipment – all participants set to work together. The main goal was to bring the paths, lawns, and flower beds adjacent to the Belhydromet building into perfect order. Well-coordinated teamwork made it possible to effectively accomplish the task, transforming the area and making it more well-groomed and attractive. Each employee, putting a piece of their heart into the effort, emphasized the importance of caring for our shared space. After all, taking care of the environment is not just about cleaning up – it is a manifestation of respect for nature and for those who work and spend time on these grounds every day. Such initiatives foster a positive atmosphere within the team and strengthen the sense of community. We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants of this important event. Your active stance, team spirit, and contribution to the common cause deserve the highest praise.

On June 22 , the Day of National Remembrance of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian People , a delegation from the Pervomaisky District of the city of Minsk, which included representatives of Belhydromet, made a trip to the agro-town of Krasny Bereg . The purpose of the visit was to pay tribute at the memorial complex " To Children – Victims of War" – one of the most sorrowful and poignant sites on the map of our country. The very name of the complex evokes profound emotion. During the occupation, the Nazis established a monstrous concentration camp in Krasny Bereg. Its prisoners were children, from whom blood was forcibly taken for the needs of German military hospitals. These young lives, cut short by the cruellest hand of history, stand as silent testimony to unimaginable atrocities. Of particular and indelible impression on visitors was the composition "The Dead Class." Twenty-one white desks, arranged in a blooming apple orchard, symbolize the children's places that have remained empty forever. No one will ever sit behind them again. On a black chalkboard, the deathbed letter-testament of 15-year-old Katya Susanina to her father is reproduced. The lines, filled with a child's pain and a call for retribution, pierce straight to the heart: "Dear Daddy! I am writing you this letter from a German penal servitude. When you, Daddy, read this letter, I will no longer be alive… I bequeath to you, Daddy, to avenge Mother and me…" The memorial complex, designed by the Honoured Architect of Belarus Leonid Levin and opened in 2007 , is intended to eternally commemorate those who fell victim to the most terrible war. Visiting such places is not merely an excursion; it is our civic duty, a conscious contribution to the preservation of historical memory, so that the tragic pages of the past may never be repeated. We extend our sincere gratitude to the administration of the Pervomaisky District of the city of Minsk for organizing this profoundly important and deeply moving trip!

On June 22, a round table dedicated to the Day of National Remembrance of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian People was held at Belhydromet. The speaker was Sergei Mazovka , a deputy of the Minsk City Council of Deputies and Chairman of the Pervomaisky District Organization of the Republican Public Association "Belaya Rus". In his address, Sergei Anatolyevich reminded those present of the tragic pages of Belarus's history and the irreplaceable losses suffered by the country during the Great Patriotic War, emphasizing that every third resident of the republic gave their life for freedom and independence. He particularly noted that it is the preservation of this memory and respect for the feat of their ancestors that serve as the foundation of national unity and the sovereignty of the Belarusian people. Furthermore, the speaker noted that the Republican Public Association "Belaya Rus" consistently supports the political course of the President of the Republic of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, aimed at strengthening statehood, social justice, and protecting the interests of the Belarusian people. The culmination of the event was the presentation of membership cards and commemorative gifts to new members of the Republican Public Association "Belaya Rus" from among Belhydromet's employees. By joining the ranks of the association, they reaffirmed their active civic stance and readiness to participate in socially significant initiatives for the benefit of their home country. This event served as vivid evidence that the employees of Belhydromet remember the lessons of the past and are ready to build a future based on the enduring values of patriotism and unity.

On June 22 , the Day of National Remembrance of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian People , employees of Belhydromet honored the memory of the heroes and victims of that terrible war. On this day, which marked the beginning of an unprecedented act of cruelty and aggression against our Motherland, every Belarusian bows their head before the grandeur of the heroic feat and the depth of the people's grief. Representatives of Belhydromet took part in a district requiem rally held at the mass grave with the monument "The Grieving Mother." This sorrowful symbol reminds us of the irreplaceable losses, of the maternal grief that war brought to every family. Here, at the mass grave where the brave sons and daughters of the Belarusian people, who fell in the fight against the invaders, lie at rest, words filled with both pain and pride for the deeds of their ancestors were spoken. Representatives of Belhydromet also took part in the city requiem rally at the "Trascianiec" memorial complex. This complex, which has become a symbol of one of the largest Nazi death camps, serves as a reminder of the unimaginable cruelty and genocide inflicted upon the Belarusian people. The ceremony of laying flowers and wreaths at the memorial's monuments was an act of deep respect and remembrance for those who perished in this hell, and a reaffirmation of our determination to never allow anything like it to happen again. Today's events are not merely a tribute to the past, but also an important lesson for future generations. The memory of the tragic events of the Great Patriotic War and the genocide of the Belarusian people is a sacred duty. It serves as a reminder of the price at which peace was won, and of the need to protect it, resisting any manifestations of fascism and intolerance.

June 22 is a special date in the history of Belarus, a day marked by a tragic event forever etched into the collective memory of the people. On this day, Belarus commemorates the National Remembrance Day for Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian People . It was on June 22, 1941 , that the full might of Hitler's army descended upon Belarusian soil, unleashing a war of unprecedented scale that brought incalculable suffering and claimed millions of lives. Every year on this June morning, we bow our heads in remembrance of the heroic resistance of the defenders of the Brest Fortress, those who stood their ground to the death at fortified lines and in cities, breaking the grip of the enemy's blitzkrieg offensive. We remember the long 1,132 days – the days of occupation, the days when the republic, bleeding, fought on through the indomitable partisans, underground resistance fighters, and civilians. The memory of these unimaginable sufferings serves as our shield against the aggressive resurgence of revanchism. The ongoing criminal investigation into the genocide of the Belarusian people is evidence of our unwavering commitment to justice – a just trial for crimes that have no statute of limitations. Today, as heirs of the generation of victors, we are obliged to tirelessly defend historical truth and carefully preserve the memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. Our duty is to instill in the younger generation an immunity to ideologies of exclusivity and national superiority, and to foster pride in the great feat of the Soviet people, who gave present generations life, peace, and freedom. Eternal memory to all innocent victims, eternal glory to the victorious heroes. Address by the President of the Republic of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, on the Occasion of the National Remembrance Day for Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian People Dear compatriots! 22.06.41 – numbers seared into the memory of the Belarusian people as the most terrible date in history. The date of the invasion of the country by Hitler's army, assembled from across Europe, with the aim of conquering living space for the Nazis who declared themselves the "superior race." This was the beginning of a large-scale purge of Eastern European territory, with experiments on people, executions, torture, and mass murders of defenseless residents – the elderly, women, and children. The war came to our land exactly 85 years ago. It took the life of every third Belarusian and shattered the destinies of millions. Year after year, on this June morning, we remember how the Brest Fortress, fortified areas, and cities stood to the death, thwarting the plans for a blitzkrieg offensive by fascist Germany. We remember how the occupied republic fought for 1,132 long days, bleeding through the unyielding and unbroken heroes of the underground, partisans, and civilians. Our memory is a shield with which we restrain the aggression of militant revanchism. The investigation of the criminal case into the genocide of the Belarusian people is an act of just judgment on crimes that have no statute of limitations. We, the heirs of the victors, are obliged to always defend historical truth, preserve the memory of the heroes of that war, and instill in our children an immunity against ideologies of exclusivity and national superiority, teaching them to be proud of the great feat of the Soviet people, who gave present generations life, peace, and freedom. Eternal memory to the innocent victims of the Great Patriotic War, eternal glory to the victorious heroes. Aleksandr Lukashenko