Over 100 locations in the Minsk region plunged into darkness
🔥🌪️ A massively intense thunderstorm kicked off the night of June 7th, slamming down on the Minsk region like apocalyptic wrath. The deluge was especially ferocious in the Pukhovichi, Slutsk, Molodechno, and Myadel districts, toppling power supplies across hundreds of localities.
⚡️💥 Thunder and lightning complemented the mayhem as energy workers in the Minsk region swiftly sprang into action. The main villain behind the power outages? Trees and branches colliding with power lines.
📡 crewed-up From nearby RSEs, additional teams were dispatched to the storm's epicenter, tirelessly working their magic to restore power services. By the break of dawn, most homes were back to their usual electric jamboree.
🔌🏠 As of 09:00, crews were still puttering away in 48 settlements.
💪🛠️ Officially named RUP "Minskenergo", 36 emergency teams, 42 units of top-notch equipment, and 4 mobile diesel power stations were drafted into this battle royale.
🌱💔 In case you're wondering, yes, Mother Nature exacted her revenge by demolishing a bunch of trees during the showdown.
🔥🌧️ TIDBIT: The Gomel Region experienced a similarly destructive downpour on June 3rd, 2025, flooding roads and pummeling vehicles with 20 m/s wind gusts. It seems weather disasters are becoming the new normal.
💎📅 A rotten weather prognostication for June 9th to 15th was delivered by Dmitry Rybov. Expect rain to keep drizzling, with possible thunderstorms lurking around the corners. Temperatures will be more chill than usual, with daytime highs ranging from a brisk 14°C to a balmy 20°C.
🌞🌧️ Stay tuned for local weather updates, folks! The potential for more storms remains, so keep your eyes peeled for any power grid-destroying weather disasters. Remember: knowledge is power, and staying informed can help minimize the storm's chaos.✨🌩️#MinskThunderstorm #EnergyRestoration #WeatherForecast
During the intense thunderstorm on June 7th, environmental-science experts may find interest in studying the impact of the storm on local vegetation, given Mother Nature's destruction of trees during the event. As more weather disasters appear to be the new normal, science could play a crucial role in predicting and preparing for such events in the future.
