Government extends state of danger in Olomouc region to aid flood recovery

The Czech government has approved a request from Olomouc Governor Ladislav Okleštěk to extend the state of danger in flood-affected areas of Jesenicko and Šumpersko until December 12. Agriculture Minister Marek Výborný (Christian Democrats) stated that this measure will expedite flood damage recovery in these mountain regions.

The government has also approved an additional CZK 3 billion for the State Fund for Transport Infrastructure (SFDI) to repair infrastructure damaged by September floods. The budget increase, requested by Transport Minister Martin Kupka (Civic Democratic Party), will support both investment and non-investment projects in flood-affected regions, primarily in Moravia and Olomouc.