Rain and snowmelt raise river levels to flood alert stage

Rain and melting snow pushed river levels in the Czech Republic to the lowest flood alert stage at seven locations on Monday morning, mainly in the northern areas below the mountains. According to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute about 40 millimeters of rain fell in the Krkonoše Mountains at the weekend. Heavy rainfall was also recorded in the Jizera Mountains and in the Šumava.

Flood stages indicate the level of danger and determine the scope of emergency measures. The first stage signals alert, the second readiness, and the third indicates a direct threat.