Flood levels in Czechia continue to decrease, police report looting incidents

The number of flood-affected areas in Czechia has been steadily decreasing, with about 120 locations still under one of three flood warning levels early on Wednesday, 15 fewer than the previous evening. The highest alert, level three, remains in effect at some 30 stations, mostly in South Bohemia and South Moravia. Meanwhile, police have recorded three incidents of looting and 17 violations of the crisis law. The floods have claimed three lives, with seven people still missing, according to Interior Minister Vít Rakušan. Authorities are closely monitoring areas at risk of further looting.