Southern Poland is on high alert as overflowing rivers threaten communities, with soldiers and volunteers racing to stack sandbags in cities like Wrocław. The region has faced relentless floods since last week, claiming 23 lives across Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Romania. 🌍🚨
🇵🇱 Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for urgent action during crisis talks in Wrocław, where the Oder River—stretching from the Czech Republic to Germany—is set to peak. “This is a fight against time,” said Artur Piotrowski, a local leader, as residents in low-lying villages refused evacuation despite rising waters.
💬 The EU warns these disasters signal a “climate breakdown,” urging immediate global measures. Meanwhile, firefighters pump water from streets, and armies build temporary bridges to reconnect cut-off towns. In Romania, 1,000 emergency workers are battling the aftermath.
🔍 Key updates:
Over 7,000 Polish soldiers deployed for evacuations and aid.
A field hospital opened in Nysa after local facilities flooded.
Residents in Stronie Śląskie plead for organized cleanup efforts.
Sunny skies now grace Central Europe, but recovery will take weeks. For many, the trauma echoes 1997’s catastrophic Wrocław floods. Can nations unite to turn the tide on climate threats? 🌤️🛠️
