Unfortunately, meteorologists' predictions came true and a flood wave swept through the northeast of the Czech Republic over the weekend. The rainfall continues and flooding is threatening in various parts of the country.
"We are thinking of all those affected by high water and those living in areas where flooding may still occur. We are preparing, within our means, to help the affected regions," says Director of the Czech Tourist Authority - CzechTourism František Reismüller.
What is important?
What is important?
- Cooperate with the Integrated Rescue System (IRS): Follow the instructions of firefighters and police officers during evacuation and safety precautions.
- Strong precipitation: over the weekend mainly affected the Jeseníky and Beskydy mountains.
- Assistance to affected regions: To help with in-kind donations, focus on bottled water and non-perishable food. These can be given to food banks.
- Prague Airport: Due to weather, flights may be delayed or cancelled. Please check the current status.
- Czech Railways: Damaged rivers may affect train operations. Keep up to date on the carrier's website.
- Roads and Motorways Directorate: Up-to-date information on the passability of roads and motorways in Czechia
- Weather and situation information in the regions: You are following the website of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
- Recommendations and advice: see website Ministry of Interior
- 112 Integrated Rescue System
- 150 Fire Department
- 155 Emergency Medical Service – Dispatching of the Emergency Medical Service
- 156 Municipal Police
- 158 Police
- Mobile app for emergency calls: ZÁCHRANKA - quick contact to medical rescue or mountain rescue service
- Avoid travelling to risky areas. Check current status before travelling.
- Avoid forests and parks: Trees and branches are at risk of falling!
- Flood prevention measures in Prague: The city warns residents and visitors not to go near watercourses.
- A number of cultural, sporting and social events have been cancelled.