Cities in Czechia prepare for evacuations, thousands of homes without power

Cities across Czechia are preparing for evacuations due to extreme rainfall and expected flooding. Thousands of households have already lost power, primarily due to fallen trees and branches caused by heavy rain and wind. As of Friday evening, warnings of extreme flood risks have been issued for large parts of Moravia, Silesia, and other regions. Authorities are constructing flood barriers in vulnerable areas, including Brno, where the risk of fifty-year or even century-high waters looms. Emergency services are on high alert as the situation is expected to worsen over the weekend.