Severe storms have engulfed Poland, unleashing torrential rains and strong winds that have caused widespread damage.
From collapsed roofs to submerged streets, the impact has been felt across various regions, with the situation particularly dire in and around the east-central province of Mazowieckie (which includes the capital, Warsaw) and the central-western province of Greater Poland (Wielkopolska).
In the Warsaw neighborhood of Natolin, multiple warehouse roofs have been severely damaged.Na Bielanach Warszawie #IMGW #ostrzeżenia #Warszawa #Bielany pic.twitter.com/D1NirBN81Z
— IMGW-PIB METEO POLSKA (@IMGWmeteo) August 19, 2024
Szkody po przejściu silnej burzy występują w Natolinie.
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Nadesłała Dorota Szatkowska.@IMGW_CMM @IMGWmeteo @MeteoprognozaPL#obserwatorzyburz #burza #pogoda #deszcz #polska #lato #burze pic.twitter.com/ovrHn7KF4Z
In Chlebnia, a village near the town of Grodzisk Mazowiecki, the roof of a logistics center for a clothing retail chain collapsed while a dozen or more people were believed to be inside.
Firefighters are conducting a rescue operation.
Aspirant (Asp) Krzysztof Stefaniak from the fire department reported that “an emergency call about a damaged warehouse roof came in around 1:25 PM. [local time] Firefighters arrived and began operations.”.
“Fortunately, there is currently no information about any injuries,” he added..
The storms have also flooded a tunnel in Żyrardów, a town 45 kilometers west of Warsaw, further complicating the situation.
Firefighters are conducting a rescue operation.
Aspirant (Asp) Krzysztof Stefaniak from the fire department reported that “an emergency call about a damaged warehouse roof came in around 1:25 PM. [local time] Firefighters arrived and began operations.”.
“Fortunately, there is currently no information about any injuries,” he added..
The storms have also flooded a tunnel in Żyrardów, a town 45 kilometers west of Warsaw, further complicating the situation.
Greater Poland underwater
In the western region of Greater Poland (Wielkopolska), the storms have caused significant flooding, with streets and cars in the region submerged following a massive downpour.
“We’ve received nearly 600 reports of flooding and related incidents across the region,” said Martin Halasz from the Wielkopolska Fire Service.
The situation is most severe in the city of Ostrów Wielkopolski, where national roads 11 and 12 have been inundated, and numerous properties have been affected. Firefighters are working to pump water from buildings, including a Tax Office and local schools.
The city hall of Ostrów Wielkopolski reported that rainfall has caused severe flooding and road closures.
“We urge residents to exercise caution and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary,” the statement said.
Gloomy forecast ahead
Looking ahead, the forecast remains grim. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has issued high-level alerts for severe weather conditions across most of the country.
“We expect intense rainfall, storms, and strong winds to continue,” warned a meteorologist.
In the western region of Greater Poland (Wielkopolska), the storms have caused significant flooding, with streets and cars in the region submerged following a massive downpour.
“We’ve received nearly 600 reports of flooding and related incidents across the region,” said Martin Halasz from the Wielkopolska Fire Service.
The situation is most severe in the city of Ostrów Wielkopolski, where national roads 11 and 12 have been inundated, and numerous properties have been affected. Firefighters are working to pump water from buildings, including a Tax Office and local schools.
The city hall of Ostrów Wielkopolski reported that rainfall has caused severe flooding and road closures.
“We urge residents to exercise caution and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary,” the statement said.
Gloomy forecast ahead
Looking ahead, the forecast remains grim. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has issued high-level alerts for severe weather conditions across most of the country.
“We expect intense rainfall, storms, and strong winds to continue,” warned a meteorologist.
The highest level three warnings are in place for the West Pomeranian, Lubusz, Lower Silesia, and Greater Poland provinces, with rainfall predicted to reach up to 80 mm and wind gusts up to 125 km/h.⚠️⚠️⚠️UWAGA ⚠️⚠️⚠️
— IMGW-PIB METEO POLSKA (@IMGWmeteo) August 19, 2024
superkomórka wysokoopadowa zbliża się do Warszawy. Należy się spodziewać intensywnych opadów deszczu!!!#Warszawa pic.twitter.com/znhrIK8W8u
Source: Polish Radio, RMF 24, PAP
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