Government extends deployment of soldiers in flood-hit Moravia-Silesia

The government has extended the deployment of soldiers helping to deal with the damage wrought by the September floods in the Moravia-Silesia region. Under the decree, up to 1,000 soldiers may continue helping out in the region until the end of November. The cabinet approved the deployment of up to 2,000 soldiers in the immediate aftermath of the natural disaster. The soldiers have been working on restoring local infrastructure, building temporary bridges and helping in the clean-up operation especially where heavy machinery is needed.

The cabinet also approved CZK 1 billion to help municipalities and regions affected by the floods to provide replacement housing and space for schools.