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09/15/2024
Interior Minister Vít Rakušan (Mayors and Independents Party) expressed confidence that, in cooperation with regional and city authorities, the upcoming regional and Senate elections on September 20-21 will proceed smoothly despite the floods. Speaking at a press conference after the Central Crisis Staff meeting, he noted that Czech law does not specify conditions for canceling elections, only for postponing them. Rakušan assured that the government is focused on ensuring the proper conduct of the elections, with the Interior Ministry in contact with all electoral commissions to find alternative arrangements if necessary.
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09/15/2024
Flooding has disrupted train traffic on the main rail corridor between Olomouc and Ostrava, with operations suspended between Studénka and Jistebník due to anticipated flooding and severe weather. Trains from Prague are terminating in Olomouc, and trains from Poland in Bohumín, according to Czech Railways spokesperson Filip Medelský. Czech Railways is attempting to arrange replacement bus services but urges passengers to postpone their travel if possible. Additional train disruptions have occurred on about 20 routes, including between Bohumín and Dětmarovice. Railway firefighters have responded to numerous incidents, including removing fallen trees and evacuating passengers.
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09/15/2024
The D1 highway in Ostrava has been closed after flooding submerged the Prague-bound lane near Svinov, according to the National Traffic Information Center. The duration of the closure is currently unknown. Additionally, the Klimkovice tunnel on the D1 has been closed in both directions due to a technology outage, which follows a power failure that shut the tunnel for three hours on Saturday evening. The timeline for reopening the tunnel is also unclear at this time. The highway is the backbone of road transport in Czechia connecting the country to Poland near the locations where it was flooded.
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09/15/2024
Authorities in several citities and villages in northern Moravia have ordered the evacuation due to rising water levels in local rivers. In the Jeseníky mountains, the river Bělá has cut off several villages, washing away roads and isolating communities. Power outages and a lack of drinking water are complicating evacuation efforts as authorities work to move residents to safety. Floodwaters are rising in other places across the Czech Republic, with over 260 locations under flood alerts as of early Sunday morning. Nearly a third of these are at the highest warning level, with extreme flooding declared in some areas.
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09/14/2024
The city of Opava in north Moravia has started evacuating thousands of residents from areas threatened by rising floodwaters, with the river Opava already overflowing in some places. The evacuation affects the largest housing estate, Kateřinky, as well as other areas. The river is expected to peak between 2:00 and 6:00 a.m. on Sunday. Mayor Tomáš Navrátil urged residents to secure their belongings and follow evacuation procedures calmly. Emergency shelters have been set up, and authorities are providing food, water, and basic necessities. Floodwaters could surpass the devastating levels seen in 1997.
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09/14/2024
Mostly cloudy with rain, sometimes heavy. High temperatures between 9 and 16°C, around 8°C in the mountains. Strong northwesterly wind gradually weakening during the day.
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09/14/2024
Bohumín City Hospital has started evacuating nearly 120 patients to nearby facilities due to flooding, hospital director Svatopluk Němeček announced. The evacuation includes 106 patients from the long-term care unit, many of whom are mobility-impaired. The city is on the Oder River where the water levels are among the highest in the country. The hospital faces additional risks, including potential power outages due to the flood threat in the Pudlov district, which houses the power substation for the entire city. Brno’s Hospital of the Merciful Brothers has also been evacuated with 180 patients moving to other facilities in Brno and South Moravia due to the threat of flooding.
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09/14/2024
The chair of NATO's Military Committee, Rob Bauer, emphasized the need to boost defense industry production capacity. Speaking at the NATO Military Committee meeting in Prague, Bauer noted that while armies win battles, economies win wars. NATO must continue supporting Ukraine while strengthening its own deterrence and defense capabilities, Bauer said. He urged governments to reduce bureaucratic barriers and collaborate with the private sector, comparing the urgency to the rapid vaccine production during the pandemic. The meeting marks the first gathering of NATO chiefs of staff in Czechia, as the country celebrates 25 years in the alliance.
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09/14/2024
Heavy rainfall has led to the closure of the D55 highway near Otrokovice in the Zlín region, affecting traffic towards the D1. Floodwaters and fallen trees have also disrupted other roads in the area, and train service between Valašské Meziříčí and Bystřice pod Hostýnem has been suspended. Firefighters are working to clear the flooded sections of the D55 and remove mud and debris from the highway.
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09/14/2024
The Czech Army is on standby due to flooding, with all units involved in the Integrated Rescue System ready, including the 15th Engineer Regiment, air force resources, and military fire brigades, said Defense Minister Jana Černochová (Civic Democratic Party. An operations center has been activated to oversee potential rescue efforts. So far, soldiers have only been deployed in Strakonice at the mayor's request. Černochová added that the army is prepared to provide further assistance, including helicopters and engineering teams, if needed.
Persistent heavy rains continue across most of Czechia, with warnings of extreme flooding in dozens of locations. According to meteorologists, the situation is expected to worsen, with strong winds reaching up to 100 km/h. Water management authorities have been releasing water from reservoirs, and sandbags are being prepared across affected areas. Most Czech political parties, both from the ruling coalition and the opposition, are suspending or limiting their election campaigns due to the looming flood threat. Events and meetings with citizens have been canceled, including a planned trip by opposition leader Andrej Babiš and his ANO party. Most political leaders say they aim to focus on managing the crisis rather than campaigning.
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