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Flood in Poland: government ramps up recovery efforts as cleanup continues

24.09.2024 12:12
The flood peak is currently passing through the Lubin area in the western part of the country. Some flood victims are cleaning up after the deluge, while the Polish government is preparing a special law, the details of which will be announced soon.
Nysa, September 23, 2024. In the city, water flooded the center and surrounding neighbours after the levees were breached. Dozens of homes were affected, and many buildings were severely damaged or destroyed.
Nysa, September 23, 2024. In the city, water flooded the center and surrounding neighbours after the levees were breached. Dozens of homes were affected, and many buildings were severely damaged or destroyed.(ad) PAP/Sławek Pabian

In Poland, cleanup efforts are ongoing after the flood that affected many regions, especially in the Kłodzko Valley in the southwest of the country.

The process of removing the flood's aftermath involves not only clearing away sludge and pumping out water but also stripping plaster, drying, and disinfecting walls.

Residents, firefighters, soldiers, and volunteers from unaffected areas are participating in the recovery efforts. The Border Guard has also joined the efforts to help flood victims clean up their flooded properties.

Poland faces flood recovery challenges

The most severe situation is in Głuchołazy near the Polish-Czech border. Residents claim that without government assistance, rebuilding their properties will take years.

People in the Kłodzko and Nysa area are facing similar losses and many are struggling with significant physical and emotional exhaustion.

Residents of the flooded city of Nysa in southwestern Poland are helping each other recover from the effects of the flood. In many places, boxes have been set up containing items that can be used during the cleanup efforts, ranging from special clothing to cleaning supplies. Residents of the flooded city of Nysa in southwestern Poland are helping each other recover from the effects of the flood. In many places, boxes have been set up containing items that can be used during the cleanup efforts, ranging from special clothing to cleaning supplies (PAP/Sławek Pabian)

Polish government prepares emergency legislation

The government plans to convene on Tuesday to discuss a package of regulations aimed at expediting flood response actions.

The Cabinet meeting will take place in Warsaw, where Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his ministers will present solutions in Wrocław.

During today's government meeting, Prime Minister Tusk announced that he wants to start each subsequent session with a briefing regarding the flood situation.

The flood law, prepared by various ministries, aims to facilitate access to European Union funds. A state of natural disaster due to flooding has been declared in 749 localities, affecting approximately 2.4 million people.

The flood has directly impacted the lives of 57,000 individuals who are now dealing with its consequences.
The fire department in Poland also made sure to take care of our four-legged friends during the flood.

Source: IAR/PAP/PSP/AFP/KPRM/MSWiA

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