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

Today, June 19, representatives of Belhydromet visited the 3rd International Security Industry Exhibition "National Security. Belarus-2026," which is being held at the Minsk International Exhibition Center at 24, P.Medyolki Street. The event, organized by the State Secretariat of the Security Council of the Republic of Belarus, the Administration of the President of the Republic of Belarus, and the Republican Unitary Enterprise "National Exhibition Center BelExpo," brought together leading experts and representatives of government agencies whose activities are aimed at ensuring the country's national security. The "National Security. Belarus-2026" exhibition is a comprehensive congress and exhibition program designed to create an effective communication platform. It serves as a venue for discussing innovative ideas and exchanging information on industrial and technological advancements in the field of special equipment, hardware, and armaments. Special emphasis is placed on showcasing high-tech developments and ready-made solutions that contribute to improving the technical capabilities of law enforcement agencies and other security forces. The exhibition's exposition covers a wide range of areas, including: - equipping law enforcement agencies with special technical means, including police equipment; - information and digital security technologies for the state; - anti-terrorist protection systems and the "Safe City" concept; - border security technical means; - equipment and technologies for preventing and mitigating the consequences of emergencies, including disaster medical support; - as well as means for ensuring industrial and environmental safety. For Belhydromet, as an organization whose activities are closely linked to environmental monitoring and forecasting hazardous hydrometeorological phenomena, visiting such an exhibition holds particular significance. Exploring advanced developments in technologies used for disaster prevention and response, as well as environmental safety systems, directly aligns with the objectives facing the hydrometeorological service. The main goals of the exhibition are the large-scale demonstration of innovative solutions in the security sector, facilitating the technical re-equipment of structures responsible for national security, and strengthening cooperative ties between Belarusian and foreign enterprises. The visit to the exhibition allowed Belhydromet's specialists to familiarize themselves with the latest developments, assess their potential for application in their field of activity, and outline pathways for further development.

On June 18, 2026, Belhydromet hosted a Unified Information Day on the theme "Memory in the name of the future." The event was dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the start of the Great Patriotic War and emphasized the importance of preserving historical memory to prevent the recurrence of the tragic events of the past. The speaker was Siarhei Khilman , Head of Belhydromet and Delegate to the All-Belarusian People's Assembly. Participants were presented with information about the heroic feat of the Belarusian people and the value of a peaceful sky overhead. It was underscored that Belarus has lived without wars for over 80 years, and this achievement is the result of a hard-won and earned right to a peaceful life. The memory of the Great Victory, bequeathed to us by the generation of victors, remains an unshakable value, despite attempts to distort history observed in a number of Western countries. Special attention was paid to countering the falsification of history. It was noted that attempts to diminish the Soviet Union's contribution to the victory over Nazism, the glorification of Nazi criminals and their accomplices – all of these are links in a single chain aimed at reshaping the modern world order to suit certain geopolitical interests. Nevertheless, Belarus adheres to the principle of maximum truthfulness and frankness in covering the events of the Great Patriotic War. This truth is fundamental to all activities aimed at preserving historical memory. Historical memory of the Great Patriotic War is recognized as a key factor in the unity of the people and a foundation for the country's development. It was emphasized that the cohesion, patriotism, and national unity demonstrated during the war years and in the post-war period enabled Belarus to become sovereign and economically independent. In conclusion, the Unified Information Day featured a call for collective efforts to preserve and immortalize the heroic legacy, which has become part of the genetic code of the Belarusian people. The memory of the Great Patriotic War is a guarantee against the repetition of tragedy and a pledge of peaceful life for future generations.

On June 18, participants of an extended meeting of the Interdepartmental Expert Group on the environmental track of work toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals visited the Berezinsky Reserve background monitoring station of the Vitebskoblhydromet Branch of Belhydromet. Among the guests were representatives of environmental protection organizations, members of the Interdepartmental Expert Group, the Public Coordinating Environmental Council, the Youth Council under the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, higher education institutions, Youth Ambassadors for the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as representatives of the media and the general public. During the tour, the participants learned about the station's operations and its significant role in environmental conservation. They were shown modern and standard measuring instruments used for hydrometeorological and actinometric observations. Special attention was paid to the results of radiation monitoring and environmental pollution monitoring. The guests learned how this data is used to prevent natural disasters and to shape effective environmental policy. At the conclusion of the tour, the participants thanked the organizers for the informative and educational program.