Second Day of Flooding in Minsk: Witness the Destruction Caused by the Storm
Minsk Experiences Severe Storm, Causing Local Disruptions
On July 29, 2025, the city of Minsk and its surrounding region braced the impact of a severe storm, characterised by heavy rain and thunderstorms. The storm resulted in noticeable disruptions, including flooding on streets and roads, as well as damage to infrastructure.
According to preliminary data, heavy rainfall caused flooding on 40 road sections in Minsk between 22:00 and 23:00 on July 29. The flooding incidents occurred on car roads, residential buildings, and hotels in the city. The storm also led to the damage of the roofs of 17 residential buildings in the agrotown of Kolodishchi.
The Ministry of Energy reported a power outage in the First of May District, with an average power outage time of 25 seconds for consumers in the area. Due to power line damage, 600 private residential buildings in Kolodishchi were left without power. The substation automation in Minsk, however, worked as intended during the power outage.
Emergency crews are currently working to restore power in Kolodishchi. It is worth noting that no injuries were reported due to the storm, according to preliminary information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The storm continued into the morning with brief intermissions. Videos and footage from social media platforms show significant rainfall impacting the area, leading to water accumulation on transportation routes. Minsk residents shared photos and videos of the storm's aftermath on social media, with the storm being both terrifying and spectacular, with thunderclaps visible from various parts of the city.
Alexey, one of our readers, sent a video of the storm's fury. However, more detailed reports on infrastructural damage or outages are not found in the current sources. For more precise information, consulting local news outlets or official emergency services updates from Minsk dated around July 29, 2025, would be advisable.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations also reported damage from the storm. In specific, there were 1773 cases of fallen trees, damaging 10 cars. The Ministry did not provide further information about the storm's aftermath or experiences.
As the city continues to clean up and assess the damage caused by the storm, residents are encouraged to stay informed and heed any warnings or instructions issued by local authorities.
On July 29, 2025, the severe storm in Minsk led to accidents such as flooded streets and roads, with 40 road sections affected, and damages to infrastructure, including roofs of 17 residential buildings in Kolodishchi. Furthermore, the storm resulted in fires caused by power line damage, causing 600 private residential buildings in Kolodishchi to experience power outages.
