"Drahichyn Sea": The city flooded in places where snow was not cleared earlier
Drahichyn after the thaw turned into a "city on water": streams overflowed in the streets. Residents joke that boats are needed instead of buses, writes BGmedia.
Drahichyn after the thaw. Photos by local residents on TikTok
Since the end of February, a thaw began throughout Belarus after severe frosts. For February 27-28, in Brest, for example, temperatures are promised up to 8-10 degrees Celsius, which significantly eases life for residents after long cold spells.
This warming also affected other cities in the region, such as Drahichyn, where local residents fully experienced the consequences of the thaw. Some streets of the city, where snow was not properly cleared and removed, turned into continuous rivers, causing difficulties for pedestrians and motorists.
What Drahichyn's school stadium looks like after the temperature thaw. Photo by a local resident on TikTok
Videos and photos from various impassable streets of the city began to appear on TikTok. Places near Secondary School No. 1, the city stadium, and near shops were particularly prominent, where water remained for several days and significantly hampered movement.
In the comments under the videos, people do not hide their irony and even indignation, noting that sometimes it would be better to travel by boat on the city streets.
Screenshots from a video by a Drahichyn resident on TikTok
«Drahichyn Sea».
«The authorities should provide boats instead of buses».
«It's immediately clear that spring should be met in boots up to your ears, like a fisherman».
«Rejoice, new water park».
«Oh, yes. I couldn't pass by Secondary School No. 1 today».