Heavy storms forecast for Moravia at the weekend

While river levels in Moravia continue to stabilise, meteorologists are forecasting heavy storms and hail for parts of the area. Rivers could rise in certain locations to the third-level emergency status. According to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, the precipitation should not cause further flooding elsewhere than in cellars or lower-lying buildings. A storm during the night on Friday saw increased water levels in the regions of Šumperk and Jeseník, with the Branná river reaching the third-level. Roughly 30 landslides have occurred in other parts of Moravia as the water levels recede. Prime Minister Jan Fischer visited North Moravia on Saturday to inspect the damage.