Hradec Kralové region recovering from Thursday storm

Parts of the Hradec Kralové region are still recovering from a fierce storm on Thursday which downed trees and cut power lines. Several hundred subscribers remain without electricity, although repair teams have been working to restore power. On Sunday, the spokeswoman for the energy giant ČEZ said that 250 regular employees and 300 hired personnel were involved in repairs. She added that the majority of the problems would be dealt with by Monday morning. Storms and strong winds hit a number of areas in the Czech Republic on Thursday, resulting in two deaths. Damage in the region of Hradec Kralové has been estimated at 10 million crowns.

Author: Jan Velinger