Central Europe is grappling with severe floods caused by torrential rains, with the Czech Republic particularly hard hit. The situation in the Czech Republic reached extreme levels on Sunday, with mass evacuations taking place in the most affected areas, including the Jeseniky mountains near the Polish border. The city of Opava saw up to 10,000 people evacuated as the Opava River flooded neighborhoods.
The floods have also impacted Poland, with one person presumed dead in the southwest. Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the situation around the town of Klodzko as “dramatic,” with thousands of residents affected by rising waters. Energy and communication supplies were disrupted in flooded areas, leading authorities to consider alternative solutions such as the satellite-based Starlink service.
The severe weather has resulted in evacuations, power outages, and disrupted transportation in several Central European countries, including Romania, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary. The flooding is attributed to a low-pressure system from northern Italy that brought heavy rainfall to the region following a hot start to September. This extreme weather event comes amid increasing concerns about climate change and its impacts on weather patterns.
As the situation continues to unfold, authorities are working to ensure the safety of residents and provide assistance to those affected by the floods. Scientists have linked the intensity of rainfall events to a hotter atmosphere driven by human-caused climate change, highlighting the need for urgent action to address the global climate crisis.
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