Almost everywhere, the maximum daytime air temperature on August 6 reached +30°C and higher, and in the south of the country, many stations recorded a hazardous hydrometeorological phenomenon – extreme heat (maximum air temperature of +35°C and above). The maximum air temperature on that day reached +40.3°C at the Mozyr weather station, which is an August record for the entire country. Daily maximum temperature records were updated at 15 weather stations, predominantly in the south of the republic and 7 weather stations updated their August records. The weather stations at Vasilevichi, Zhitkovichi, Lelchitsy, and Mozyr updated their absolute temperature records for the entire observation period, while the Polesskaya weather station repeated the absolute record of June 2026 ( +37.8°C ): Vasilevichi: +38.6°C (previous record +38.0°C, August 1946); Zhitkovichi: +38.9°C (previous record +37.9°C, July 2024); Lelchitsy: +39.6°C (previous record +38.2°C, August 2010); Mozyr: +40.3°C (previous record +36.5°C, July 1936). When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory

On August 5 , across the entire territory of the country, with the exception of three stations in the Vitebsk region, the thermometer rose above +30°C , reaching its maximum at +38.1°C (AMS Stolin). Daily air temperature records were broken at 18 weather stations, and the Berezinsky Reserve weather station repeated its daily record from 2015, with a maximum daily air temperature of +31.5°C . It is also worth noting that yesterday (August 5) , at several stations in the Brest region and at one station in the Gomel region, the absolute maximum air temperatures for August were updated, and the Vysokoye weather station repeated its monthly maximum from 2015 ( +36.5°C ). Monthly records: Pruzhany: +36.0°C (previous record +35.9°C in 2015); Polesskaya: +37.3°C (previous record +35.8°C in 1992); Brest: +37.4°C (previous record +36.7°C in 2015); Pinsk: +37.9°C (previous record +36.3°C in 1905); Zhitkovichi: +36.7°C (previous record +36.5°C in 2008). However, it should be borne in mind that the peak of the heat is expected on August 6 , so monthly records may be broken again! When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory

Due to the advection of tropical air masses, abnormally hot weather has established itself in Belarus this week, with temperatures 1-9°C above the climatic norm. During the daytime, air temperatures not only exceeded the thirty-degree mark but also reached +35°C and higher. As a result, on August 5 (Wednesday), in the middle of the day, thermometers ranged from +28°C in the north to +38°C in the south. Consequently, daily temperature records were broken at 18 weather stations in Belarus, new monthly records for August were set at 5 weather stations, and at 1 station the absolute monthly maximum was repeated. The peak of the heat will occur on August 6 (Thursday), when daytime highs over most of the territory will reach +35 +40°C , and in some places +30 +34°C . Due to the extreme heat, a red level of hazard is in effect across the country. Therefore, in these sultry conditions, do not forget the basic rules of behavior in hot weather : - limit your time in the sun, especially during the hours of maximum heating (from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), and try to choose morning or evening hours for walks; - wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothing and be sure to wear a hat; - try to stay in the shade or in air-conditioned rooms; - drink plenty of fluids, avoid alcohol, and adjust your diet in favor of vegetables, fruits, salads, and soups; - reduce physical activity; - if possible, limit long car trips. People with cardiovascular diseases should be especially cautious - do not forget to take your necessary medications with you. However, the period of abnormally hot weather is coming to an end, and already on August 7 (Friday) , an active cold front will move across the territory of our country, which will destabilize the atmosphere over our region (bringing heavy rains with thunderstorms and squalls) and will also open the way for air masses from temperate latitudes. At the same time, starting from the weekend, thanks to a calm anticyclone, the weather will improve: precipitation will gradually cease, and temperatures will return to the climatic norm. When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory

Recreation sites Temperature (°С) Water Air Rivers of Belarus Western Dvina 21-24 20-22 Neman 22-23 19-20 Dnieper 22-26 18-22 Berezina 23-25 16-20 Sozh 23-26 17-22 Pripyat 26-27 19-22 Water reservoirs of Belarus Zaslavskoye Reservoir 25 18 Vileyskoye Reservoir 25 20 Lake Naroch 24 20 Black Sea Yalta 25 26 Yevpatoria 24 29 Feodosia 24 27 Туапсе 27 25 Sochi 26 25 Anapa 25 28 Sea of Azov Henichesk 26 27 Primorsko-Akhtarsk 26 29 Baltic Sea Kaliningrad 21 22   When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory

On August 3 and 4 , no daily temperature records were set on the territory of our country. On August 3, the thermometer did not rise above +30°C over most of the country, with the exception of 4 southern weather stations (Malorita, Lelchitsy, Mozyr, Bragin). Most of the temperature records for August 3 belong to 2014, and the maximum air temperature for August 3 was recorded at the Maryina Gorka (2014) and Bragin (2010) weather stations – +36.5°C. On August 4 , already across the entire southern half of the country, the thermometer rose to +30°C and above, and the maximum air temperature on that day was recorded at the Mozyr station (+34°C). In the northern half, the air warmed up to +27 +29°C. The daily temperature records for August 4 belong mainly to 2010 and 2014, and the maximum air temperature for August 4 was recorded at the Bragin weather station (2010) – +37.9°C. When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory

This past weekend, the weather in Belarus showed its capricious side. Due to an active atmospheric front, thunderstorms, rain, and gusty winds swept across the country. Saturday, August 1 : the front moved in from the northwest, bringing brief showers and thunderstorms to the western regions. Saturday night into Sunday : the peak of convective activity! Thunderstorms rumbled across most of the country, with heavy downpours reported in the northwest. Sunday, August 2 : precipitation gradually weakened. During the daytime on August 1 and the night of August 2 , the precipitation was accompanied in places by strong gusty winds (15 m/s or more). In terms of precipitation amounts, the northwestern half of the republic received the most: In some areas of the northwestern half of the country, up to 32% of the monthly norm fell. The record-breaker was Grodno: in just two days, 33 mm of precipitation fell there — that is 58% of the entire August norm!

A real heatwave swept across the country in the first days of the month. The maximum air temperature was recorded on August 1 at the Brest weather station – thermometers rose to +36.3°C ! During the first two days of August, weather stations across the country were breaking historical highs en masse. On August 1 , daily records were broken at 10 weather stations: - Brest: +36.3°C (previous record +35.0°C in 1994); - Pinsk: +35.6°C (previous record +33.7°C in 2014); - Polesskaya: +35.2°C (previous record +33.8°C in 2014); - Ivatsevichy: +35.1°C (previous record +34.5°C in 1994); - Zhitkovichy: +35.1°C (previous record +33.6°C in 1938); - Mozyr: +35.0°C (previous record +33.3°C in 2014); - Lelchitsy: +34.9°C (previous record +33.0°C in 1994); - Oktyabr: +34.9°C (previous record +33.7°C in 2014); - Gantsevichi: +34.4°C (previous record +34.0°C in 2014); - Slutsk: +34.1°C (previous record +33.9°C in 2014). At the Babruysk weather station, the daily record from 2014 (+32.9°C) was tied on August 1. On August 2 – the heat wave continued: - Mozyr: +35.4°C (previous record +34.3°C in 2014); - Bragin: +34.9°C (previous record +34.0°C in 2014); - Lelchitsy: +33.3°C (previous record +31.9°C in 1998). Most of the previous temperature maxima dated back to 2014 and 1994, while in Zhitkovichy, an 88-year-old record (from 1938) fell! When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory

It would seem that the summer season should begin to wane. However, nature has its own perspective. Belarusians can expect real African heat at the start of August. The hot weather will be driven by the Azores anticyclone, which has shifted from Western Europe to the Balkan Peninsula, causing tropical air masses from North Africa to flow into Central Europe. During this time, Belarus will lie on the northern periphery of this vast anticyclone. With southerly winds, anomalously warm tropical air masses will enter the country, leading to a rise in temperature: nighttime temperatures are expected to range mostly from +13°C to +24°C, while daytime air will warm up to +27 +34°C , and in southern regions up to +35 +38°C ; in the north of the country, temperatures will be 1–3°C lower. Due to the extremely intense heat, a red hazard leve l has been declared for August 1 (Saturday) in the Brest and Gomel regions . In these regions, daytime temperatures are expected to reach +35 +37°C . For the rest of the territory, with high temperatures of +30 +34°C , an orange hazard level is in effect. At the same time, the weather on Saturday (August 1) will be quite unstable. Under the influence of an atmospheric front, brief thunderstorm rains will pass at night in places in the northwest. In the morning and daytime, the influence of the frontal boundary will extend to the northwestern half of the country. Therefore, brief rains with thunderstorms are forecast for the morning and daytime across the northwestern half of the republic. During the daytime, with active development of atmospheric processes, heavy downpours, hail, and squally wind gusts of 15–20 m/s are expected in places during thunderstorms in the northwest, with gusts in some areas reaching 21–24 m/s. An orange hazard level has been declared for thunderstorms, heavy downpours, hail, and squally wind gusts ! The danger of summer convective processes lies in the fact that they develop very rapidly and can reach hazardous levels within just a few hours. Therefore, when heading out for leisure activities, it is more important than ever to follow the warnings issued by Belhydromet, which are promptly posted on our website pogoda.by , on our social media pages, and in our mobile app "Pogoda v karmane" . When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory

In July, water level fluctuations were observed on the country's rivers. In the middle of the month, most rivers showed a rising trend due to precipitation. On the Ros River (a tributary of the Neman) near the village of Studenets and on the Bobr River (a tributary of the Berezina) near the village of Kuty, water levels exceeded the floodplain inundation marks. On the Western Dvina near Vitebsk, the Neman near Grodno, the Dnieper near Mogilev, Zhlobin, Rechitsa, and Loyev, the Berezina near Bobruisk and Svetlogorsk, the Sozh near Krichev, Slavgorod, and Gomel, and the Pripyat near Chernichi and Mozyr, water levels were below the marks limiting navigation. In the upper reaches of the Pripyat, as well as on its tributaries – the Pina, Yaselda, Horyn, and Ubort – the minimum water levels in July were below the long-term minima for this month, while on the Pripyat near Pinsk and on its tributary the Horyn near the village of M. Vikorovichi, water levels fell below the historical minimum values for the low-water period. The water abundance of most rivers in the country is close to the normal values for this time of year, or somewhat lower, while the water abundance of the Pripyat is significantly below normal. The average monthly water temperature in the rivers was 19–21°C, which is close to the usual values for this time of year. As of the date of the forecast, a decline in water levels with an intensity of 1–17 cm per day prevails on the country's rivers. On the Neman near Grodno, the Dnieper near Mogilev, Zhlobin, and Loyev, the Berezina near Bobruisk and Svetlogorsk, the Sozh near Krichev, Slavgorod, and Gomel, and the Pripyat near Chernichi and Mozyr, water levels are below the marks limiting navigation. On the Ros River (a tributary of the Neman) near the village of Studenets, the water level exceeds the floodplain inundation mark. Forecast Information on Minimum Water Levels in August Minimum water levels in August on the Dnieper, Berezina, and Sozh are expected to be below the long-term average values, while on the Western Dvina, Neman, and Pripyat they are expected to be close to the lowest recorded values for the observation period. When using the information a reference to Belhydromet is obligatory

Competition participants are tasked with developing a memorable logo and slogan for our country. The best concept will serve as the foundation for creating Belarus’s tourism image. The authors of the best entries will receive cash prizes: the total prize fund amounts to 22,000 Belarusian rubles: 1st place – 10,000 BYN 2nd place – 7,000 BYN 3rd place – 5,000 BYN The competition is held with the support of Belaruskank, which is the official partner of the project. Anyone can take part. Participants may be individuals or legal entities. Entries can be submitted individually or as a group. Registration for participants and detailed information are available on the National Competition website . Applications are accepted until November 1. Up to 20 entries, selected by the commission, will take part in a public online vote.