Prague on high flood alert as central Europe faces torrential rain
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Prague was putting up flood defences in the city's historic centre on Friday after Czech forecasters expanded a warning for extreme rainfall to areas of the country including the capital,...
As floods keep embankments closed, Prague asks public to keep …
WEB1 day ago · As the rain subsides and flood conditions improve in Prague, the City’s Flood Commission has announced plans to remove flood defenses throughout the city gradually. Starting today, workers in the Braník and Troja areas are dismantling flood defenses as Vltava River levels drop.
Fears of further flood deaths as rain lashes Europe - BBC
WEBSep 13, 2024 · The flood barriers in Czech capital Prague have been raised, while in parts of Poland residents have been evacuated. The four dead people were found in the southeastern Romanian region of...
Central Europe braces for heavy rains and flooding forecast over …
WEBSep 13, 2024 · PRAGUE (AP) — Central European nations braced on Friday for severe flooding forecast to hit the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Germany, Slovakia and Hungary over the weekend. Czech authorities erected metal barriers or protective walls from sandbags, while water was released from dams to make space in reservoirs.
Flood fact sheet for Czechia: Drinking water, travel safety, and …
WEB3 days ago · The flood levels and danger in Czechia are decreasing, but the government and local authorities are still urging people in flood-affected areas to exercise caution. Here’s a brief overview of ongoing closures and restrictions, along with expert predictions on when the situation might improve.
Prague closes Střelecký Island due to flood risk; park trips ...
WEBSep 14, 2024 · Prague 1 has taken preventive measures by closing Střelecký Island, and residents are urged to stay away from parks to avoid the risk of falling trees due to the saturated soil. Střelecký Island was one of the areas worst hit by …
2002 European floods - Wikipedia
WEBFlooded Prague metro network in 2002. Prague received significant damage from what were deemed to be the worst floods ever to hit the capital. The flow of Vltava culminated at 5300 m³/s, 20% more than during the flood of 1845.
Evacuations amid floods in Czech Republic, Poland and Austria
WEBSep 14, 2024 · In Prague, preparations for the expected flooding of the Vltava River were in full swing, with flood barriers being erected along the river banks. Shipping traffic has been suspended. A...
Central Europe floods: Rush to shore up flood defences as more …
WEBSep 15, 2024 · Several dozen police and firefighters in Prague were called to rescue a man who went swimming in the flooded Vltava at 7am on Sunday. On Saturday, police in North Moravia were called after three...
Prague on high flood alert as central Europe faces torrential rain
WEBSep 13, 2024 · On Friday, the highest risk warning was extended to central and southwestern areas including Prague, where in 2002 floods forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people, led to building...