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Six Czech cabinet ministers meet in the town of Krnov with local politicians to discuss the recovery of areas hit by recent floods. Tomáš Hradil, the independent mayor of Krnov, told Czech Radio that state assistance needs to be faster and more effective now. Czech government has allocated a total of 40 billion CZK from the state budget to aid the regions affected. Non-profit organizations are also providing assistance in the impacted areas.

Irish businessman William James Harkin's company, Qucomhaps Holdings, has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Czech Republic. In the early 2000s, Harkin's firm purchased Moravan Aviation, an aircraft manufacturer based in Otrokovice. The company later went bankrupt, and Harkin was accused by the police of embezzling funds and causing damages of 19 million CZK. While a regional court sentenced Harkin to six years for fraud, the verdict was overturned by a higher court.

Now, Harkin and his company are seeking "hundreds of millions of dollars" in compensation, claiming misconduct by law enforcement, insolvency courts, and administrators. According to the Czech Ministry of Finance, the arbitration could potentially cost the state billions of crowns. The arbitration process, which began in August, stems from Harkin's claim of a thwarted investment. However, the exact amount being sought remains unclear.

Czechs recognize climate change as a serious issue, but few see it as an immediate personal threat, according to a study by Institut 2050 prepared for Czech Radio. While there is a strong desire for quick solutions to address the impacts of climate change, such as droughts and floods, many reject one of the main scientific recommendations for mitigating climate change: the Green Deal for Europe. Although most Czechs distrust the Green Deal, the majority support modernizing the country's energy, industry, and transportation sectors, even if they remain attached to combustion engines.

Czech government ministers are due to visit the town of Krnov in the Moravia-Silesia Region, which suffered extensive damage in the September floods, to discuss the distribution of state aid for reconstruction and assess the situation on the ground. Many houses in the area remain inhabitable and residents are scrambling to dry their homes before the onset of winter. The military and firefighters are still helping to restore damaged infrastructure.

Krnov and Opava officials said earlier they are considering suing the state in connection with the extensive damage wrought by the September floods. According to the local authorities, the state is to blame for not having financed adequate flood protection measures on the Opava River in the 27 years since the devastating floods in 1997. They consequently hold it co-responsible for the extensive damage caused. They said their decision would depend on the state’s readiness to compensate individuals and firms for the damage caused.