Where is the storm? Serious flooding and violent weather on Thursday
Southern Poland is struggling with violent storms. They are accompanied by heavy rainfall, local flooding, as well as strong wind and hail. Emergency services take numerous interventions, and the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management warns against danger. The most difficult situation persists in nine voivodships covered by the RCB alert.
Dangerous weather from the south of the country
The storms, which began on Thursday in the early afternoon, were most strongly felt as the inhabitants of the southern regions of Poland. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued 3 degrees warnings for two regions, which apply until 1am from Thursday to Friday.
Alerts of the Government Security Center were sent in nine voivodships. Messages warn against the risk of flooding, strong gusts of wind and possible hail. Due to the dynamically changing weather situation, local crisis was established in many places.
Where are hailstorms and flooding?
According to the duty officer of the Provincial Emergency Coordination Post, The first entries regarding weather damage began to flow before 4pm. Until 14.30 in the Śląskie Voivodeship the first event was recorded-firefighters intervened in Piekary Śląskie, where they removed a fallen bough blocking the road, while in Bielsko-Biała after violent rainfall there was a flooding.
In the Opolskie Voivodeship, the fire brigade conducted two interventions. Both took place in the Oleski poviat – one of them concerned a branch that fell on the road, while the other was associated with flooding of the building. The building was under renovation and without a roof, which significantly worsened the situation. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Too In Lesser Poland, lightning hit a barn in the town of Babice.
In Lower Silesia, the situation is also becoming more and more tense. Around 15.30, the Provincial Headquarters of the State Fire Service announced several interventions in the voivodship. Applications mainly concerned local flooding and broken branches. Local flooding and hail were also reported in Podkarpacie.
Weather warnings are still valid
Meteorologists warn that the worst can only come. The storms are to stay until late at night, and their course can be violent and unpredictable. The services call for caution, avoiding staying in open spaces and securing property.
The institutions responsible for security on an ongoing basis monitor the situation and are ready for quick response. Residents are asked to track weather messages and RCB alerts, which can be updated depending on the development of the situation.
Risk of flooding. IMGW warns against increasing river level
On Thursday, the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management also announced Hydrological warnings 1 and 2 in connection with the expected increase in water level in many regions of the country. The alerts apply to the provinces of Lower Silesia, Podkarpackie, Świętokrzyskie, Opolskie, the southern part of Lubuskie, as well as areas in the Lublin, Greater Poland, Mazowieckie, northern part of Silesia and a significant part of Łódź.
IMGW experts indicate that heavy rainfall can lead to rapid water in smaller rivers and watercourses. Urban areas are particularly vulnerable, where storm sewage system often does not cope with a lot of water, which increases the risk of local flooding. In many places it is possible to exceed the warning states and even alarm. The alerts remain in force until the Friday morning, until 4 am or 11.
Source: PAP / IMGW / Network of Observers Storms
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