Minsk Deluge: Shopping Center Flooded, City Gridlocked

Heavy Rainfall Causes Widespread Flooding in Minsk; Shopping Center Among Affected Areas A severe rainstorm hit Minsk, Belarus, on June 5th, 2025, causing significant flooding in a shopping center and disrupting traffic across the city. Videos circulating online show water pouring into the Sukharev shopping center, forcing shoppers to navigate through flooded areas. "The water was coming up from the floor," said one eyewitness who filmed the scene. The downpour also led to major traffic jams, as reported by local news. The city's emergency services responded to numerous calls related to water damage and traffic accidents. The incident highlights the vulnerability of urban infrastructure to extreme weather events.