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09/18/2024
At least twenty people were lightly injured when two passenger trains collided on Wednesday morning in Prague’s district of Libeň, on the line between the Vysočany and the main railway stations. A spokesperson for the Railway Administration said one of the passenger trains crashed into a stationary train.
The police later confirmed that the driver of one of the trains was under the influence of alcohol. However, the collission was probably caused by the other driver, who was in training and who disregarded a stop signal. Traffic on the line has been suspended. The incident is being investigated as public negligence.
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09/18/2024
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.
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09/18/2024
On Wednesday, the Czech Parliament is expected to discuss the organization of upcoming regional and Senate elections in light of recent floods. The opposition party ANO proposed adding this issue to the agenda, seeking information on the number of affected polling districts, how many citizens may have difficulty voting, and whether alternative voting locations will be needed. In addition to this topic, MPs will vote on changes to the insurance law and hold debates on emission allowances and gender quotas for women in leadership positions at large companies.
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09/18/2024
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.
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09/17/2024
Czechia has requested 15,000 dehumidifiers through the European civil assistance system, according to Deputy Prime Minister Vít Rakušan (Mayors and Independents Party). The country has already begun distributing 8,000 units from its own reserves to flood-affected regions. Dehumidifiers and large-capacity pumps are in high demand in these areas. Rakušan noted that government officials visited the Moravia-Silesia region, including Opava and Ostrava, to coordinate with local authorities. Ensuring access to drinking water, mobile signals, and electricity is the immediate priority.
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09/17/2024
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.
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09/17/2024
Mostly clear to partly cloudy, with occasional showers or thunderstorms in areas of increased cloudiness. Highs will range from 20 to 25°C.
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09/17/2024
Czech Industry Minister Jozef Síkela (Mayors and Independents Party) has been appointed as the European Commissioner for International Partnerships in the new European Commission, as announced by President Ursula von der Leyen at a press conference in Strasbourg. Síkela will oversee EU international cooperation, development policy, and the Global Gateway initiative, which aims to invest up to €300 billion in infrastructure in developing regions like Africa and India. This portfolio, previously held by Finland’s Jutta Urpilainen, includes managing the EU’s largest directorate-general, responsible for fostering democratic values, the rule of law, and human rights. According to Prime Minister Petr Fiala (Civic Democratic Party), Czechia has succeeded in its efforts to get a strong economic portfolio.
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09/17/2024
On Tuesday, flood alerts in Czechia have reduced, with around 160 locations under flood warnings in the morning, 20 fewer than at midnight. The water has mostly shifted from upper to mid and lower river basins, with high flood levels persisting in southern Bohemia and on rivers like the Odra, Opava, Dyje, Morava, and Labe. In Bohumín, the Odra is receding from its highest flood level, while the Opava remains at critical levels. Despite some improvements, large parts of the country, including Moravia and Silesia, continue to suffer from severe flooding, which has claimed three lives and left others missing.
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09/17/2024
More than 500 prisoners have joined efforts to combat the ongoing floods. Their work ranges from clearing debris near Ruzyně prison in Prague to helping clean up Jablonec nad Nisou and setting up protections at Olomouc’s Sigma football stadium. Inmates are also prepared to assist in flood-affected areas. The Prison Service, which has not faced any direct threats to its facilities, remains ready with up to 800 prisoners and hundreds of staff on standby. The Prison Service has also launched a voluntary donation drive to support flood-affected communities, according to spokesperson Markéta Prunerová.
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