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On Friday, persistent heavy rains are expected to continue across most of Czechia, with warnings of extreme flooding. The situation will 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. The flood warning now covers nearly the entire country, except for western Bohemia. In Brno, comprehensive flood protection is still under development, leaving much of the city's infrastructure vulnerable. Evacuations have already begun, with 125 people evacuated from Biskoupky in South Moravia. With more rain expected through the weekend, there are official warnings that flooding could reach levels similar to those in 1997 or 2002. 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 that they aim to focus on managing the crisis rather than campaigning.

Due to rising flood risks, Prague closes the embankments in districts along the Vltava river and erect flood barriers in the city center, Zbraslav, and Libeň as a precaution. The closures take effect Friday evening, with boat traffic on the Vltava expected to stop on Saturday. Following a flood commission meeting, a city spokesperson confirmed these measures. The city also closed safety gates at Čertovka canal in the city center and plans to build around 200 meters of barriers. A flood alert was declared starting at 3pm Friday, the second level of a three-tier warning system.

In the first eight months of 2024, 9,496 new companies were established in Czechia, marking an increase of 854 compared to the same period in 2023. According to data from CRIF - Czech Credit Bureau, August alone saw 2,478 new firms, while 1,449 companies ceased operations. The fastest growth was observed in the energy sector, driven by interest in renewable energy. In contrast, the retail sector saw more company closures than new firms. The largest concentration of new companies was in Prague, followed by the Jihomoravský and Moravskoslezský regions.

Due to expected extreme weather, Czech Railways (ČD) has introduced a special measure allowing passengers to return both domestic and international tickets without any deductions, even on the day of travel. This applies to tickets valid from today until Sunday, as heavy rains are forecasted, posing risks of flooding across the country. The special rule applies to tickets purchased via ČD’s counters, e-shop, or the "Můj vlak" app, and only to ČD fare tickets. Passengers are advised to monitor updates on railway conditions, as severe weather may disrupt services.