Hot weather in Belarus until the end of the week

August 22, Minsk. Hot weather will continue in Belarus until the end of the week, BelTA learned from the Republican Center for Hydrometeorology, Control of Radioactive Pollution and Environmental Monitoring of the Ministry of Natural Resources.

“After a warm weekend, hot weather returns to Belarus. Due to the area of ​​high atmospheric pressure formed in a very warm air mass of tropical origin, it will be sunny and rainless in our country for almost the entire week, only on Friday in the northern regions of the republic there may be local short summer rains "The air temperature at night is not lower than plus 13-20, during the day it is real heat: on thermometers up to plus 27-34. Such a temperature background is 5-7 degrees higher than the climatic norm. Hot dry weather will set in," the forecasters noted.

Tuesday, , will be mostly rainless. The air temperature at night will be plus 13-19. During the day, up to 28-33 degrees of heat is predicted.

On Wednesday, August 24, no precipitation is expected. The air temperature at night will be plus 14-20, during the day it will be 28-34.

On Thursday, August 25, no precipitation is predicted. The air temperature at night will be 13-20 degrees Celsius. During the day the air will warm up to plus 28-34.

On Friday, August 26, it will be mostly rainless, only in the northern regions of the country, intermittent rains and thunderstorms are possible in places. The air temperature at night will be plus 13-20. 27-34 degrees are expected during the day.

On Saturday - Sunday, August 27-28, it is predicted mostly without precipitation. The air temperature at night will be plus 13-20 degrees, in the daytime 27-34.

As Belhydromet noted, such weather also has negative aspects. Due to drought and heat, the threat of forest fires increases sharply. We must not forget about this and be careful with the fire in the forest.

In connection with the hot weather, weather forecasters recalled the basic rules of behavior in the heat. "During the day, close windows with shutters and curtains and open them only at night. If possible, during the hours of the greatest increase in temperature, you should stay at home. Drink 1.5-2 liters of water daily, avoid alcohol, as well as drinks containing caffeine and large amounts of sugar Wear a hat and light-colored clothing, limit exposure to the sun Change the daily diet in favor of summer salads, mineral water, juices and cold soups Drivers are not recommended to drive in the sun if the car is not equipped with air conditioning. people with cardiovascular diseases and do not forget to take the necessary medicines with you," Belhydromet said.