Gomel Hit by Unexpected Hurricane-Force Winds and Torrential Rain

Gomel, Belarus Weather Event: Local Resident Captures Intense Storm Gomel, BY – On June 8, 2025, residents of Gomel experienced a sudden and powerful storm. Oleg Sakharov, a local resident, captured the event on video, providing a firsthand account of the strong winds and heavy rain. The storm's intensity is evident in the footage, showing trees bending under the force of the wind and heavy rain obscuring the view. "It's like a hurricane," Sakharov comments in the video, expressing worry about the impact on his garden and the fence under construction. "I'm afraid everything will be blown away." The video shows various aspects of Sakharov's property affected by the storm, including a trampoline struggling to stay upright and his garden being lashed by the rain. The footage serves as a visual record of the storm's power and its immediate impact on the local community. While the storm's duration was relatively short, the video highlights the unpredictable nature of severe weather and its potential consequences. The local meteorological service has yet to release an official statement about the storm's severity and extent of damage. However, Sakharov's video provides a valuable perspective on the event, offering a glimpse into the challenges faced by local residents during such occurrences.