Czech Republic braces for catastrophic floods amidst severe warnings

The situation in the Czech Republic remains critical. The updated map published by the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) shows how high the water level could rise during floods. Places that could be flooded include the lower parts of the Prague Zoo, parts of historic Český Krumlov, and Old Brno.

The Genoese low "Boris" has reached the Czech Republic, and intensive preparations are underway for possible floods. The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) has published a new map showing how far the water level could rise in case of flooding. According to the Czech portal seznamzpravy.cz, a warning for intense rainfall and flooding is in effect in the country. It is in effect from 13 September until further notice.

A high level of threat has been recorded in many regions of the country. Forecasts predict not only floods but also serious consequences such as tree falls, power line breakages, and landslides. There is a risk of occurrence of so-called hundred-year and thousand-year waters.

If the hundred-year water reached Prague, the lower parts of the Prague Zoo could be flooded. The ČHMÚ map shows that many pavilions, including those with sea lions, penguins, and monkey islands, would be underwater.

The maps also show that almost the entire Old Brno could be flooded. According to the "Seznam Zprávy" portal, in the capital of South Moravia, patients from the Brothers of Mercy Hospital, located right on the Svratka River, have already been evacuated as a precaution. If the water level reached 328 feet, part of St. Anne’s University Hospital would also be at risk.

However, from the maps provided by the Czech Hydrological Institute, you can also trace forecasts for smaller floods. Czechs can even enter a specific address, street, or town to check how high water could rise in a given region.