Střelecký Island in Prague closed as a precaution, residents advised to avoid parks

Střelecký Island has been closed in the center of Prague as a precaution due to the risk of falling trees caused by waterlogged soil, while recommending residents stay out of parks. Due to the current risk of flooding and high water levels in the Vltava River, protective barriers are being built in areas like Holešovice and Stromovka. The city's transport on the river, including ferries and boat traffic, has been halted and the ZOO located near the river closed. Although the immediate threat is low, Botič stream in Petrovic has reached the second flood warning level. Children's playgrounds in key parks like Stromovka and Petřín have also been closed. Preventative measures across the city reflect heightened caution amid ongoing heavy rainfall and elevated water levels in the Vltava .