Environment minister warns of a 50-year flood

The current situation in Czechia is similar to that in 1997 and 2002, when the country was hit by disastrous floods, Environment Minister Petr Hladík said at a press briefing on Wednesday following the meeting of the government.

According to Mr. Hladík, it is not just the floodplains that are at risk; flash floods could also impact places where they don’t usually occur. In addition to precipitation, he also warned of strong winds that could cause trees to fall.

The government has called on people to consider not attending cultural and social events, especially between Friday and Sunday. People in the affected areas should prepare evacuation luggage, have a charged mobile phone and follow the latest information on the government’s website.