The Czech Republic is assessing the initial flood damage, and elections are expected to proceed as planned

Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024

Der Standard

Czech Republic assesses flood damage after heavy rains; river levels are receding but remain high in some areas.

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Flooding damage assessments are being conducted in Czechia, and elections are expected to proceed as planned despite the severe damage. While rainfall has lessened and sunshine returned to many areas, flood levels continue to rise in some locations, with the peak wave on the Elbe river not expected until Tuesday evening near Ústí nad Labem before it crosses into Germany towards Dresden.

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