Swimming prohibition enforced in Belarus prior to weekend - locations restricted
In Belarus, several swimming areas have restrictions due to water quality issues. Here's a breakdown of the current swimming restrictions across the country:
Grodno Region
Zone No. 2 on Lake Yubileynoe continues to have a full ban on water activities and sports, while swimming for everyone is prohibited at the central Nemunas beach and the beach in the Lososna recreation area. However, swimming and water sports are now allowed at zone No. 1 on Lake Yubileynoe. Additionally, the agrotown of Polovichi has a full ban on water activities and sports.
Brest Region
Swimming for children is restricted at the Recreation area on Oktyabrskaya Revolution Street, the "Vostok" beach on the Mukhavets River (Gusyan district), Beach on Lake Rogozhanskoe (Brestye village), and the Recreation area on Lake Medynanskoe (Medno village). The Dnieper beach on Fatina Street in Mogilev also has restrictions for children's swimming.
Gomel Region
A full ban on swimming and water sports has been imposed on the "Obkomovsky" beach in Gomel, and swimming for children is restricted at the "Sosny" sanatorium beach (Pripyat River, Mozyr district).
Other Regions
Two beaches in Mozyr (right-bank recreation zone near the rowing base and house No. 9 on Sovetskaya Street) have a full ban on swimming and water sports. In Mogilev, a full ban on swimming and water sports is in effect at the city's Dnieper beach, the Pechersky reservoir beach, and the Gusinoe Lake beach (agrotown of Kadino). Beach No. 3 on the Sozh River in the agrotown of Litvinovichi has a full ban on water activities and sports. The Dnieper River beach in Zhlibin has a full ban on water activities and sports, with swimming for both children and adults temporarily suspended (water sports are allowed).
For up-to-date information on the location of all restricted zones, it would be advisable to consult the official Belarus Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection website or local environmental agencies, as these would provide authoritative updates and possibly interactive maps. Unfortunately, as of now, there is no publicly available interactive map specifically showing swimming restrictions in Belarus due to water quality issues. However, the United Nations Development Programme report on Belarus mentions an "interactive digital map of all Belarus" hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, which may include environmental data, possibly relevant to water quality or protected areas.
Stay safe and enjoy the water responsibly!
In light of the water quality concerns, it's crucial for health-and-wellness enthusiasts to be aware that certain swimming areas in Belarus have restrictions. For instance, the central Nemunas beach in the Lososna recreation area and the agrotown of Polovichi, both in the Grodno Region, have a full ban on water activities and sports. Furthermore, the science of nutrition may advocate for careful consideration of one's diet when planning aquatic activities, to ensure overall health and wellness.
