In the Vitebsk region, the Western Dvina is eroding the coastline. Rescuers are working on site

In the Vitebsk district, due to the rise in water levels in the Western Dvina River, the riverbank has been eroded. The First Deputy Minister for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Khudoleyev, inspected the situation in the area of the settlement of Luzhesno. Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are monitoring the developing situation and instructing local residents on actions in emergency conditions. Work is underway to strengthen the coastline.

IMPORTANT!

By the decision of the district emergency commission, the collapse of the coastline has been recognized as a natural disaster. This is the first such emergency recorded in the northern region this year. Alexander Khudoleyev, First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus, visited the scene in the Luzhesno district. He noted that rescuers and relevant services are taking all necessary measures to protect the population and territories from the dangers posed by the flood:

— About 17 units of equipment are involved in eliminating the problem in the Vitebsk region, and the district emergency commission is working under the leadership of the chairman of the local district executive committee. Currently, there is no threat of collapse of residential buildings. Work will continue until the road is restored and safe living conditions are created for people.

"SB"