Over 10,500 people evacuated since start of floods, says fire chief

More than 10,500 people have been evacuated in Czechia since the beginning of the floods, according to Vladimír Vlček, the head of the Fire Rescue Service. Hundreds have been rescued from immediate danger. The region is experiencing heavy rain and floods as part of storm Boris, which has hit Central and Eastern Europe. Vlček emphasized the difference between evacuation and rescue, noting that many people initially refuse evacuation but later require rescue. Firefighters are prepared to provide emergency shelter for up to 30,000 people.