As of October 20, water levels on the rivers of the Gomel region are generally rising at a rate of 1–4 cm per day, according to Gomelobligidromet, reported by gp.by.

Unfavorable conditions for river transport persist along the entire stretches of the Dnieper, Berezina, and Sozh rivers.

Water temperature in the rivers ranges from 9°C to 12°C.