Czech Republic declared disaster zone due to flooding

According to experts, a catastrophic flood is approaching the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague. It has been raining non-stop for almost a week now. This flood promises to be stronger than in 2002. Two people died and four more went missing as a result of the rampant elements. A state of emergency is in effect throughout the country. In Prague, the population is being evacuated, the metro is not working, schools and kindergartens are closed. Tourists are urged not to leave the territory of the hotels. Reports of severe flooding also come from other European countries.

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1. A state of emergency has been declared in the Czech Republic due to floods that hit several cities in the country, including Prague. In the capital of the Czech Republic, the evacuation of the population from flooded areas continues. Eight metro stations are closed in the city, local media report the first victims of the disaster. In particular, in Trebenica, a man and a woman died as a result of the collapse of a house caused by flooding. Four athletes are considered missing.

2. On Monday night, the Vltava River passed 2,000 cubic meters of water per second, and forecasts for the near future are disappointing. Showers are expected to continue on Monday and Tuesday.

3. In the suburbs of Prague, a stream of water demolished a private residential building. There were two residents inside, and it was not possible to save them. In total, more than 10 people were injured, and several more are missing.

4. In the entire Czech Republic, with the exception of the Pardubice Region, a natural disaster regime has been introduced due to floods.

5. About a thousand people have already been evacuated, animals are also being taken out of the affected areas. Local authorities are trying to save the inhabitants of the famous Prague Zoo. In 2002, it was almost completely destroyed by another flood, then it took several years to restore.

6. A significant increase in the water level is observed in the rivers Vltava, Blanitsa, Polechnitsa and others. Last night the rains did not stop, which could lead to a significant aggravation of the situation. © David W Cerny/Reuters

7. Closed subway in Prague. In several regions of the country, railway communication was interrupted, traffic was disrupted. © David W Cerny/Reuters

8. According to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, between 40 and 50 millimeters of rain fell in the past few hours in the areas of České Budějovice and Sedlčany, which could lead to catastrophic consequences © David W Cerny/Reuters

9. The Czech army will help local authorities and citizens in connection with the flood, the Czech news agency CTK reports, citing a statement by Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas. © Petr Josek/Reuters

10. Czech dam. © Petr Josek/Reuters

11. The third, highest level of flood threat, declared in 50 cities of the Czech Republic. In Prague, people are being evacuated from flood zones. In the central regions of the Czech Republic, the rains do not stop, the water level in the rivers continues to rise. © Petr Josek/Reuters

12. Czech soldiers are building fortifications for historically valuable architecture. © Petr Josek/Reuters

13. Czech soldiers are building fortifications for historically valuable architecture. © Petr Josek/Reuters

14. Heavy rains began in the Czech Republic on Friday, and, according to forecasts of meteorologists, will continue today. © Petr Josek/Reuters