On May 21–22, 2026, the 81st meeting of the Joint Board of the Union State Committee on Hydrometeorology and Environmental Pollution Monitoring will take place in Murmansk . For more than 30 years, the Union State Committee on Hydrometeorology has served as a key platform for cooperation between Belarus and Russia on global trends and agendas in hydrometeorology and related fields, enhancing interaction and jointly developing state hydrometeorological services. To ensure effective exchange of experience, discussion of pressing issues, promising scientific developments, and current activities of the hydrometeorological services, as well as to foster friendly relations between the two countries, the following participants will attend the meeting: Siarhei Khilman, Head of Belhydromet and Deputy Chairman of the Joint Board; Tatsiana Chаtyrka , First Deputy Head of Belhydromet; Ekaterina Istomina , Head of the Hydrology and Agrometeorology Service; Aleh Dziubaila , Head of the Radiation Monitoring Service; and Ulladzimir Kasyanenka , Head of the International Cooperation Department of the Ideological Work and International Cooperation Directorate, and Secretary of the Joint Board in the Republic of Belarus.   In addition, the Belarusian side will be represented at the meeting by Ulladzimir Ryzhikov, Director of the State Institution "Republican Center for Polar Research"; Ulladzimir Belyakovsky, Deputy General Director of JSC Peleng; and Kirill Deynega, Deputy Head of the Research Department of the "Meteorological and Automated Systems" Research and Design Directorate of JSC Peleng.

World Metrology Day is celebrated annually on May 20 . Although the work of metrology specialists often goes unnoticed by the general public, it is fundamental to the functioning of modern society and plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data needed for various areas of life, such as industry, healthcare, transport, energy, and scientific research. The theme of World Metrology Day 2026 — "Metrology: Strengthening Trust in Decisions"  is particularly relevant. This theme highlights the importance of accurate, reliable, and trustworthy measurements in building the objective evidence base necessary for informed and well-considered decisions at all levels of government and management. Thanks to the efforts of metrologists, a high degree of standardization and measurement accuracy is achieved, which contributes to technological development, safety, and economic stability. Belhydromet as the state hydrometeorological service of the Republic of Belarus, prioritizes metrological assurance. Accurate and reliable measurements are the foundation for producing weather forecasts, assessing the state of water resources, monitoring the environment and addressing other strategically important tasks facing the state. Our specialists continuously work to improve measurement methods and enhance the accuracy of measuring instruments used across the extensive and widespread network of hydrometeorological observations. Control over the accuracy and reliability of measurements at Belhydromet is carried out by the metrological service. The core of this service consists of accredited laboratories for state verification of measuring instruments, where barometers, atmospheric pressure sensors, air temperature and humidity sensors, as well as instruments for measuring water flow and many others, are verified. All verifiers receive training and certification at the Educational Institution "Belarusian State Institute for Advanced Training and Retraining of Personnel in Standardization, Metrology, and Quality Management" and at the Training Center "Belarusian State Accreditation Center," which ensures a high level of their professional competence and authorizes them to perform state verification. Not all measuring instruments can be transported to our institution’s metrological laboratories. Therefore, a significant portion of metrological assurance work is carried out directly at the sites where the instruments are used — at Belhydromet’s regional branches. Automated weather stations, equipped with modern sensors, collect data on various environmental parameters. To ensure their accurate operation, state verifiers from the service make field visits, using a set of reference measuring instruments and equipment to perform verification and calibration of various sensors: pressure, meteorological optical range, cloud base height, snow cover depth, soil temperature, precipitation amount and intensity, and many others. The daily work of Belhydromet’s metrologists ensures reliability, high accuracy, and uniformity of measurements. Dear colleagues in metrology! We congratulate you on your professional holiday! Your dedication, precision, and responsibility guarantee the reliable data on which our work depends and on which society relies. Thank you for your tireless efforts!

On May 15, Family Day , the Department of Ideological Work and International Cooperation organized a special event for the employees of Belhydromet — an educational tour of the Church of the Holy Right-Believing Prince Alexander Nevsky. The initiative aimed to emphasize the importance of spiritual and family values, strengthen team cohesion, and give employees an opportunity to explore the cultural and religious heritage of the country. A representative of the Belarusian Orthodox Church took part in the event, leading the tour and sharing interesting historical facts about the church. The visitors learned about key stages of its development, its architectural features and its role in the life of Minsk residents. During the tour, participants explored the church’s interior, its icons and relics, listened to a story about the parish’s spiritual mission and learned about traditions that have been preserved in the church for many years. They also had the chance to ask the church representative questions. The Church of the Holy Right-Believing Prince Alexander Nevsky is not just a place of worship but also a significant historical landmark of Minsk. Its history dates back to the late 19th century: in 1896, the church was founded in honor of Saint Alexander Nevsky near a military cemetery. The church was conceived as a memorial to soldiers who fell in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. The tour left bright impressions on Belhydromet employees and offered them an opportunity to connect with the spiritual history of their native city, as well as to reflect on the meaning of family, traditions, and the continuity of generations.

River     Point Water level above chart datum (cm) Daily change (cm) Long-term data for May Water temperature (°C) highest level (cm) lowest level (cm) Western Dvina Surazh 328 -4 1064 54 14 Western Dvina Vitebsk 194 +5 1180 30 13 Western Dvina Ulla 672 +1 1293 56 14 Western Dvina Polotsk 322 -24 1172 155 13 Western Dvina Verkhnedvinsk 255 +7 1273 108 13 Ulla Bocheikovo 214 +3 560 141 13 Disna Sharkovshchina 157 +11 724 19 13 Drisa Dernovichi 152 +10 464 95 14 Neman Stolbtsy 108 +4 231 25 12 Neman Belitsa 133 +2 417 97 13 Neman Mosty 72 +2 499 26 13 Neman Grodno 84 -9 299 52 14 Shchara Slonim 67 -1 239 60 13 Viliya Steshitsy 218 +7 291 100 12 Viliya Mikhalishki 97 -2 245 64 11 Mukhavets Brest 33 +1 299 12 16 Lesnaya Kamenets 87 +2 218 72 13 Dnieper Orsha 139 -1 586 67 14 Dnieper Mogilev 141 -5 672 17 15 Dnieper Zhlobin 151 +7 450 51 14 Dnieper Rechitsa 186 -9 523 56 14 Dnieper Loev 244 -4 623 104 15 Berezina Borisov 168 +1 287 67 13 Berezina Berezino 207 0 369 92 14 Berezina Bobruisk 75 +7 306 -1 14 Berezina Svetlogorsk 443 +3 769 398 15 Svisloch Terebuty 414 -1 507 290 13 Sozh Krichev 114 +4 365 54 13 Sozh Slavgorod 108 +3 440 36 14 Sozh Gomel 172 -7 729 37 16 Besed Svetilovichi 174 -6 326 72 16 Pripyat Pinsk (Lyubansky gauge) 24 -2 291 10 15 Pripyat Chernichi 280 0 574 197 14 Pripyat Petrikov 501 -5 861 402 15 Pripyat Mozyr 146 -5 594 52 15 Pripyat Narovlya 169 -4 - - 15 Pina Pinsk 103 -2 325 95 18 Horyn Malye Vikorovichi 196 0 540 153 15 Sluch Lenin 101 +1 258 4 13 Ubort Krasnoberezhye 125 +3 310 66 15 Ptich P. Slobodka 243 -1 377 175 14 When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory  

On May 15, our country will join the global community in celebrating Family Day. This is a special occasion to remember the most important value in every person's life – those who give us strength, love and support. The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Belarus has prepared an extensive program of events covering all corners of the country and designed to highlight the importance of family values. From May 11 to 30, various initiatives will take place across Belarus : a counseling week titled "Everything for the Family," during which specialists from the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection together with the Ministry of Health will provide professional assistance; a regional contest "Patriots Online" in the Grodno region ; and a series of lectures called "The School of Responsible Parenting" for work and school groups . The week from May 11 to 17 will be filled with celebrations honoring family anniversaries under the banner "The Hearth Where Love Lives," official receptions in honor of recipients of the Order of Mother, as well as festivities in parks and sports grounds. Special attention will be given to May 15. A forum titled "Family: Today, Tomorrow, and Always" will take place at the National Library of Belarus . The Ministry of Justice and the Notary Chamber will hold a free legal consultation campaign for mothers of many children and mothers of children with disabilities . The "Happy Moments" family festival will be held in the Baranovichi district , and a dialogue platform for families with children with disabilities will take place in the Vitebsk region . The Gomel region will host the regional family celebration "Belarus – This is US!" while the Minsk region will hold a round table discussion on "Family Values in Belarus." A festival for twins and doubles, "Double Happiness," will unfold at the Stolitsa shopping center in the capital. On May 15-16, the Volozhin district will host the republican family festival "TOGETHER." From May 15 to 17, all civil registry offices across the country will offer congratulations on Family Day during birth registrations, marriage ceremonies, and anniversary weddings. On May 16, a religious procession in honor of the family is planned in Minsk . On May 18, an exhibition titled "Women's Portrait" will open in Brest . Many other events, including educational projects, forums, scientific-practical conferences, and, of course, family celebrations, will take place throughout May, reaffirming that the family is the foundation of Belarusian society, a source of strength and inspiration. Information prepared based on materials from sb.by Belarus' Segodnya

May 15 marks the International Climate Day. This day cannot be considered a celebration in the full sense; it is dedicated not to festivities, but to education. It calls upon all inhabitants of the planet to pay attention to the critical issue of climate change. In 2026, the global theme for the day is the "Era of Implementation," with the motto "From promises to action." This leitmotif emphasizes the shift from declarations and plans to concrete steps in combating climate change. Over recent decades, the world has adopted numerous international agreements and national strategies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change. However, the key challenge today lies not in devising new plans, but in their practical implementation. The "Era of implementation" calls for intensified efforts at all levels: from global policy and national programs to local initiatives and individual responsibility. This is a time to mobilize resources, introduce innovative technologies, and strengthen international cooperation to achieve ambitious climate goals. Our task is not merely to talk about the climate, but to take real steps towards adaptation and mitigation, ensuring a sustainable future. Belarus joins the global community in marking the International Climate Day. Belhydromet, as an organization subordinate to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus, contributes to the achievement of climate goals at both national and international levels. National efforts include monitoring climatic conditions across the Republic of Belarus and their impact on weather-dependent economic sectors, providing climate information to key economic sectors, active international cooperation, as well as educational and outreach activities on climate change. On the International Climate Day, conferences, seminars, and lectures on combating climate change are held. Activists organize flash mobs and campaigns to urge not only ordinary people but also companies and the state to make efforts in the fight against climate change. On this day, all those who care can contribute to the fight against climate change. This can be easily done even at an individual level: one can participate in a community cleanup day, plant trees or shrubs, collect trash, and so on. Every step matters! By joining forces — from state-level decisions to the daily habits of each person — we can turn the slogan "From Promises to Action" into tangible results. The future of the Earth's climate depends on us: on the decisions we make and the actions we take right now. Let us not postpone caring for the planet until tomorrow — let's start acting today!

Belarus has launched a large-scale republican initiative timed to the Year of the Belarusian Woman   – the video marathon “#ItAllBeginsWithFamily.” Belhydromet supports this significant media project, which aims to demonstrate how modern women successfully balance professional careers with happy motherhood. The main goal of the marathon is to break outdated stereotypes. Family and children should be seen not as obstacles, but as powerful support that inspires life success and professional achievements. We strive to present the multifaceted image of Belarusian women, who skillfully combine the warmth of their home with outstanding accomplishments in their professions. The video marathon began on May 11 and will run until May 31 . Belhydromet invites its employees to actively participate in this campaign. To do so, simply record a short video dedicated to yourself and your family, your family traditions, or how the support of loved ones helps you at work. Publish your videos on social media and TikTok using the hashtag #ItAllBeginsWithFamily. Please also send a link to your video to the Ideological Work Department on Telegram at +375297004571. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your warmth, inspire colleagues and those around you, and become part of a large and important story dedicated to life’s most valuable guiding principles. Join us in filling social media with touching and heartfelt videos!

On May 11, 2026, a quiz titled "Symbols of Independence" took place at Belhydromet. The event, organized by the ideological work department, was dedicated to the Day of State Symbols of the Republic of Belarus and brought together employees of our organization who are interested in deepening their knowledge of national history and the attributes of sovereignty. The quiz presented participants with a series of questions covering a range of topics related to the flag, emblem, and anthem of Belarusian statehood. Each question required attentiveness, erudition, and an understanding of historical context. Following the results of the quiz, the winners were announced: first place was shared by Ekaterina Istomina , Head of the Hydrometeorology and Agrometeorology Service, and Elena Kvach , Head of the Water Regime Study Department. Their deep knowledge and confident answers received special recognition. The event took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, fostering not only a test of knowledge but also the strengthening of corporate spirit. "Symbols of Independence" became a vivid example of how important it is to remember and value the history of one's country, its achievements, and state attributes. Belhydromet once again demonstrated its commitment to the civic and patriotic education of its employees.

On the Sozh River near the towns of Krichev and Slavgorod, water levels have dropped below the marks limiting navigation. When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory

On May 10, Minsk became the center of a solemn celebration dedicated to the Day of the State Flag, State Emblem and State Anthem of the Republic of Belarus. The State Flag Square , a symbol of national pride and unity, gathered thousands of Belarusians brought together by their love for their Motherland. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the younger generation – students from youth and military-patriotic classes and clubs, active members of public associations, employees from the country’s leading labor collectives, as well as cadets and military personnel. Among the participants demonstrating their civic stance and respect for state symbols were also employees of Belhydromet, led by Deputy Head for Ideological Work, Viktoryia Nevadnichaya . The highlight of the celebration was a procession with the national flag, striking in its scale. The banner, measuring 9 by 500 meters – a symbol of Belarus’ sovereignty and independence – was proudly carried by over 800 people. The column, stretching for hundreds of meters, moved along Victors Avenue, starting its route from the “Minsk – Hero City” stele and concluding at the place of honor – the State Flag Square. The participation of Belhydromet employees in this significant event is vivid evidence of their deep respect for the national heritage, historical memory, and active civic stance. It is yet another affirmation that every citizen of Belarus is an integral part of a large and strong country, is proud of its symbols, and is ready to serve its interests.