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In recent days, there has been much confusion surrounding a supposed tornado that occurred in Minsk, Belarus on July 1st. However, after a thorough investigation, it has been confirmed that no credible evidence exists to support this claim.
The severe weather event that took place in Minsk and the Minsk region was a powerful storm with heavy rain, thunder, and flooding. This event occurred on July 29, 2025, not on July 1st as claimed in some TikTok videos and news articles.
Meteorologists issued a red storm warning for four regions of Belarus on July 29, and the storm indeed brought widespread damage. Videos and news articles have reported fallen trees, flooding, and power outages linked to this late-July storm.
However, it is essential to clarify that there was no tornado recorded in Minsk or the surrounding areas on July 1st or any date close to that. The misconception may have arisen from the severe nature of the storm that occurred on July 29, leading to the mistaken assumption that a tornado was involved.
In addition to the storm damage, the Minsk suburbs were reported to have no forest left after the thunderstorm, according to MCHS. Furthermore, a commission for emergency situations was called in Minsk due to the aftermath of the supercell.
A map is available for checking road conditions before a trip in Belarus, and 73 instances of fallen trees were reported in different regions of Belarus, including Brest, Vitsebsk, Hrodna, Minsk, Mahilyow, and Minsk city.
Two pictures were also shared online in relation to this event. One titled "Sick" offers advice on what to do if your car gets into a flood, while the other titled "I Can't See It Backwards Now" does not specify its content. A picture with crocodiles was also posted, but the number of crocodiles found is not specified.
In conclusion, while severe storm damage and flooding did occur in Minsk in July 2025, this event took place around July 29, and there is no verified report of a tornado on July 1 as claimed in the TikTok video and some news articles circulating. It is crucial to fact-check information before sharing it to avoid spreading misinformation.
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What was previously misreported as a tornado in Minsk on July 1st was actually a powerful storm with heavy rain, thunder, and flooding that occurred on July 29, 2025. General-news outlets have published articles about the damage caused by the storm, including fallen trees, flooding, and power outages.
