Weather remains main headline as storm hits Belarus with winds up to 29 m/s

The weather continues to be the main news story, testing Belarusians' resilience. While extreme heat dominated yesterday, today's focus is on a nighttime squall front that swept across nearly the entire country with wind gusts up to 29 m/s. Power supply was disrupted in 438 populated areas. The hardest-hit regions are Minsk, Vitebsk, Grodno, and Gomel oblasts. Fallen trees, blocked highways, and damaged roofs are among the consequences of the storm. Recovery efforts are still ongoing in the affected regions.