Downpours with squally winds across the regions

Strong wind with gusts up to 20m/s, thunderstorms and downpour. In Gomel region, 72 settlements were left without light due to bad weather. Gomel, Mozyr and Rechitsa districts suffered the most from the elements. Falling trees caused damage to poles and power line breaks. Sixteen emergency teams of 65 people and nine units of special equipment were involved in the restoration work. Two cases of falling trees have been recorded in Minsk region for the last 24 hours due to bad weather. The employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations carried out sawing and removal of fallen trees.