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09/14/2024
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. Tens of thousands of households were without electricity on Saturday morning and trains were halted on several lines due to fallen trees during the nigh. 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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09/14/2024
The world is no longer based on the competition between the West and the East, but increasingly on the competition between democracy and various kinds of autocracy, President Petr Pavel said in his speech at the NATO Military Committee meeting in Prague today on Saturday. The Czech head of state has also urged the chiefs of staff of NATO countries to be bold and open in making their conclusions and recommendations so that they are understood at the political level.
Also addressing the meeting was Chief of the Czech General Staff Karel Řehka, who said the allies must provide Ukraine with all the necessary assistance, whether it concerns training or the supply of weapons and other military equipment.
It is the first time the chiefs of general staff from NATO member countries have met in the Czech Republic, with around 350 foreign delegates attending. On the agenda is the current security situation in Europe, defense plans, and implementing decisions from NATO's July summit in Washington.
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09/13/2024
On Saturday morning, flood barriers will continue to be erected in various parts of Prague, including Holešovice and Stromovka. Additionally, boat traffic on the Vltava will be suspended, and some vessels will be moved to safe harbors. According to Prague City Hall spokesperson Tadeáš Provazník, these measures are part of the city's response to severe flood warnings issued due to heavy rainfall and strong winds. Authorities have already halted ferries and closed floodgates on Čertovka. The flood commission will reconvene at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday to assess the situation.
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09/13/2024
Due to heavy rainfall and the threat of floods, three games in the Czech first hockey league scheduled for Saturday have been postponed. These include matches between Vsetín and Frýdek-Místek, Zlín and Slavia Prague, and Přerov and Jihlava. Clubs agreed on the postponement to free up emergency services, such as police and firefighters, who are critical during such extreme weather. Vsetín club official Petr Neumann emphasized the need for these services to focus on potential flood emergencies. Other scheduled matches will proceed as planned depending on local conditions.
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09/13/2024
Cities across Czechia are preparing for evacuations due to extreme rainfall and expected flooding. Thousands of households have already lost power, primarily due to fallen trees and branches caused by heavy rain and wind. As of Friday evening, warnings of extreme flood risks have been issued for large parts of Moravia, Silesia, and other regions. Authorities are constructing flood barriers in vulnerable areas, including Brno, where the risk of fifty-year or even century-high waters looms. Emergency services are on high alert as the situation is expected to worsen over the weekend.
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09/13/2024
Bird flu has been confirmed in a poultry farm in Martinice u Březnice, central Bohemia. Agriculture Minister Marek Výborný stated that 700 geese and 300 hens will need to be culled due to the outbreak. The Veterinary Administration will establish a three-kilometer protection zone and a ten-kilometer surveillance zone around the farm. This development means that the Czech Republic will lose its bird flu-free status, which may affect trade with non-EU countries. Bird flu outbreaks have been recorded previously, with the most significant occurring in late 2022.
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09/13/2024
On Friday, the Czech crown weakened against the euro, losing five halers to close at 25.15 CZK/EUR. However, it strengthened by six halers against the U.S. dollar, trading at 22.68 CZK/USD by 5:00 PM. The crown's drop against the euro follows losses after the European Central Bank's recent interest rate cut. Additionally, a report from the Czech Statistics Office revealed a 13.4 billion CZK deficit in the July 2024 current account, contributing to its weakening. Analysts suggest a further strengthening of the crown against the euro is unlikely in the near term due to weak industrial performance.
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09/13/2024
In the Brno region, firefighters safely evacuated 125 people, including 120 students, from a flooded bridge. The evacuation was completed without any injuries, with the group being guided using a safety rope. They were transferred to a safe area for further transport. The flooding was confined to the bridge, but there were concerns that people might be stranded.
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09/13/2024
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.
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09/13/2024
Cloudy with rain, locally heavy, with temperatures between 10 and 15°C. Strong winds up to 90 km/h, easing in the afternoon in some areas.
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