The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Belarus warns of an unfavorable phenomenon on September 13.
Thunderstorms are forecast for most of Belarus today, but despite the cloudy weather, the fire danger remains.
A storm warning has been issued in Belarus for September 13, the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry Telegram channel reports.
Storm warning about a dangerous hydrometeorological phenomenon! – the official statement says.
On September 13, in most of the Gomel and Mogilev regions, extreme fire danger will remain, which corresponds to class V fire hazard.
Rescuers warn of the risk of power substations and electricity supply being disconnected from populated areas.
There is also a danger of fires breaking out in natural ecosystems, and with it the spread of fire to populated areas, power lines and communications.
Cloudy weather with clear spells is expected on September 13.
Rain will fall over most of the territory, heavy in places, and thunderstorms are expected.
In the morning hours there will be fog in places, south-east, east wind 3-8 m/s, gusty during thunderstorms.
Wind speed in gusts will increase to 14 m/s, and in some places 15-20 m/s.
Air temperature from +20 to +29 degrees Celsius in the east.