The flood situation in the northern region is under control, - Vladimir Belous

The flood situation in the northern region is under control and, most importantly, has not significantly affected people. Vladimir Belous, Deputy Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, provided details before the Council of Ministers meeting on the state of roads, housing and communal services, and the flood situation:

— This year, all of Belarus remembered what truly snowy winters are like. Vitebsk region, facing rather unusual weather, is no exception. For instance, in the regional center, snow fell as early as November 17 and began to melt actively almost immediately. We have probably become somewhat unaccustomed to such heavy snowfall. This led to certain difficulties in maintaining roads. Additionally, the active temperature fluctuations from negative to positive negatively affect the quality of the asphalt pavement. Our primary task is to prevent massive road destruction, and when favorable conditions arrive, to actively engage in pothole repair.

The flood situation in the region is not critical, Belous noted. Incidents are isolated: flooding of one section of the road, as well as a bridge in the Liozno district. At the same time, the population was not affected. The only problem encountered in the region due to the flood is the rise in water levels in the Western Dvina River. Vladimir Belous specified:

— We are talking about a rise of more than 2 meters. Because of this, we were forced to suspend the reconstruction of the bridge over the Drisa River in Verkhnedvinsk. As soon as the river returns to its normal level, the work will resume.

 

 "Belarus Segodnya".