BELHYDROMET

In connection with the information disseminated on the Internet, Belhydromet publishes an official commentary on the situation with the quality of atmospheric air in Minsk.

About the reliability of data from third-party sources:
First of all, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that the information published in the Telegram channel's post isn't based on data obtained from the air monitoring observation points of the National Environmental Monitoring System in the Republic of Belarus. Belhydromet doesn't have information on the compliance of measuring instruments used to assess air quality and displayed on the specified map with the requirements of national legislation on ensuring the uniformity of measurements, as well as on the degree of reliability of the data obtained.

Official data of Belhydromet:
According to the results of observations at automatic stations for continuous measurement of the content of priority pollutants in the atmospheric air located in Minsk, on January 19, no cases of exceeding the standards of maximum permissible concentrations (MPC) for pollutants in the atmospheric air were recorded.
The situation on the morning of January 20, 2026:
As of 10.00 a.m. on January 20, in the morning in 4 districts of the city: 110a Nezavisimosti Ave., 23 Timiryazeva St., 50 Radialnaya St. and Uruchye microdistrict, an increase in the level of nitrogen oxide air pollution was noted, the maximum of which reached 2.5 MPC from single concentrations.

Causes of increased concentration of pollutants:
The increase in air pollution is related to the prevailing meteorological conditions. A surface inversion is observed in Minsk, a phenomenon in which retaining layers are formed that prevent the removal of pollutants into the upper atmosphere and contribute to their accumulation in the surface air layer.

Warning to enterprises:
Warnings about unfavourable meteorological conditions have been issued to major industrial and automotive transport enterprises in Minsk to reduce anthropogenic impact on the environment.

Where to obtain current information?:
Real-time observation results on the state of atmospheric air can be viewed on Belhydromet's websites: www.rad.org.by and www.risamos.by
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