In Minsk's Shabany microdistrict, local residents noticed clouds resembling cement dust on May 27 and 28. Photos and videos quickly spread on social media and news outlets.

Photo: t.me/minskpriroda
In the photos, the situation looked as if a sand whirlwind had passed through the district. The dust was not only in the air but also settled on cars.

Photo: t.me/minskpriroda
It is believed that the source of the pollution could have been one of the enterprises located on Selitskogo Street.
The situation was addressed by the Minsk City Committee for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection. They reported that they had launched an investigation into the possible dust emissions from a production facility.
To assess the level of pollution, sampling is planned, which will be conducted by the laboratory of the Republican Center for Analytical Control in Environmental Protection.
Representatives of the department noted that if an exceedance of permissible concentrations of harmful substances is established, measures will be applied to those responsible in accordance with the law.
Comments