Flood gates closed in Prague's Čertovka canal, barriers to be built

Due to rising flood risks, Prague closes the embankments in districts along the Vltava river and erect flood barriers in the city center, Zbraslav, and Libeň as a precaution. The closures take effect Friday evening, with boat traffic on the Vltava expected to stop on Saturday. Following a flood commission meeting, a city spokesperson confirmed these measures. The city also closed safety gates at Čertovka canal in the city center and plans to build around 200 meters of barriers. A flood alert was declared starting at 3pm Friday, the second level of a three-tier warning system.