The flood that flooded eastern and central Europe, and is considered the worst since 1997. In Poland, where the flooding caused significant destruction, two people died. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared a state of natural disaster in southern Poland.
This was reported by URA-Inform, citing Tusk's page on the social network H.
Tusk stated that after consultations with ministers and services, he ordered the preparation of a corresponding order of the Council of Ministers.
“I have ordered the introduction of a state of natural disaster,” Tusk noted.
This decision involves a redistribution of powers between central and local authorities. Now the government and the voivode are taking charge of the crisis situation, issuing mandatory orders to local authorities.
According to TVP Info, the flood has affected the Silesian and Lower Silesian voivodeships in southern and southwestern Poland due to the overflow of the river The Nisa River has collapsed after heavy rains. Bridges have been destroyed in some areas, and local residents are being evacuated using helicopters.
Due to the bad weather, classes have been suspended in more than 350 kindergartens and schools in four voivodeships. In addition, , about 50 thousand residents of southern Poland were left without electricity.
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