Rescuers break ice on Belarus rivers to prevent floods

Emergencies ministry workers have begun breaking ice on River Neman in the Hrodna region, reports Interfax. Serious floods are expected on rivers Sozh, Zakhodnya Dzvina and Prypyats. But rescuers began works on Neman, because huge pieces of ice could soon damage 4 bridges on this river.

The situation with floods remains calm.