Minsk covered with snow after Cyclone Daniella reaches Belarus - in pictures
Cyclone Daniella has hit Minsk with heavy snowstorms and winds from Western Europe. Southern Belarus has been hit with sleet, with blizzards expected in many areas. Weather forecasters reassure, however, that this cyclone cannot be compared to Xavier. Nevertheless, the weather will remain formidable in Belarus on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ministry of Emergencies has raised the alert level to orange.