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Flooding in the Czech Republic has been gradually receding. According to Environment Minister Petr Hladík, all of the streams raised by the extreme rainfall at the end of last week have peaked except for the lower Labe, where no danger is expected.

The situation is most serious in south Bohemia, where the highest flood level is still in effect in 13 places. The level of the Lužnice River could slightly rise during the day with the outflow of the Rožmberk pond. The third flood activity is also in place on the Dyje and Morava rivers in South Moravia.

More than 40,000 households were still without power on Wednesday morning, primarily due to fallen trees and branches caused by days of heavy rain and wind. Most of them, around 37,000, are in the Moravian-Silesian region, according to data from distributors ČEZ and E.ON.

The number of flood-affected areas in Czechia has been steadily decreasing, with about 120 locations still under one of three flood warning levels early on Wednesday, 15 fewer than the previous evening. The highest alert, level three, remains in effect at some 30 stations, mostly in South Bohemia and South Moravia. Meanwhile, police have recorded three incidents of looting and 17 violations of the crisis law. The floods have claimed three lives, with seven people still missing, according to Interior Minister Vít Rakušan. Authorities are closely monitoring areas at risk of further looting.

Interior Minister Vít Rakušan (Mayors and Independents Party) has assured that upcoming regional and Senate elections in flood-affected areas will proceed as planned on Friday and Saturday. The ministry will adjust logistics to ensure voting can occur smoothly, providing additional ballots and manuals for affected regions. Local officials may step in to replace missing election workers. New ID documents will be made available through an expedited process, which Rakušan will outline on Wednesday. Election commissions will be supported by mobile energy sources where necessary. Flood-hit areas in regions like Jesenicko will establish alternative voting spaces to ensure voter access despite the challenges.

The flood situation in Czechia is gradually calming, with extreme danger no longer present. However, the worst conditions remain in southern Bohemia, where the Rožmberk pond is overflowing. Damages could amount to tens of billions of crowns, according to regional officials, with insurance companies estimating losses at 17 billion Kč so far. Tens of thousands of homes remain without power, and schools remain closed in affected areas. Authorities are preparing to deploy military aid, and free vaccinations against hepatitis A will be offered in flooded regions. Rabbling incidents have been reported, and police have detained suspects in Ostrava, Krnov, and Opava.