Poland hit by severe storms and high winds causing widespread damage

severe weather storms flooding wind damage emergency services

Severe storms, heavy rainfall, and high winds have swept across Poland, causing widespread disruption and requiring massive emergency responses. The State Fire Service reported a surge in calls, with 332 interventions recorded by midnight and approximately 1,900 interventions by 8:00 AM.

Significant damage has been reported, including fallen trees, broken roofs, and power outages affecting thousands of households. In the Karkonosze region, rainfall exceeded 100 mm, leading to rising water levels and a flood alert in the municipality of Leśna. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) issued various alerts, including third-degree warnings for parts of Lower Silesia.

Public facilities and activities have been heavily impacted. In Warsaw, the Zoo, Łazienki Królewskie, and Wilanów parks were closed to the public due to wind risks. Additionally, twelve scout camps were evacuated as a precaution, with participants moved to permanent buildings. The weather has also caused disruptions to public transportation networks in the capital.

Entities

Government Centre for Security · Government Security Centre · Institute of Meteorology and Water Management · Instytut Meteorologii i Gospodarki Wodnej · Leśna · Lower Silesia · Państwowa Straż Pożarna · Poland · Rządowe Centrum Bezpieczeństwa · State Fire Service · Warsaw Zoo

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued third-degree warnings for parts of Lower Silesia. moj.powiat.pl · www.rmf24.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Łódź region recorded 90 fire service interventions. www.fakt.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The municipality of Leśna in Lower Silesia introduced a flood alert. prawy.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] The State Fire Service recorded 332 interventions related to extreme weather phenomena by midnight. obserwatorgospodarczy.pl · niezalezna.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The number of fire service interventions rose to approximately 1,900 by 8:00 AM. prawy.pl · www.fakt.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] Twelve scout camps were evacuated as a precaution due to weather conditions. moj.powiat.pl · www.fakt.pl · wiadomosci.gazeta.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Wind gusts were forecasted to reach up to 115 km/h in some areas. www.sadyogrody.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The Warsaw Zoo was closed until further notice due to strong winds. www.rmf24.pl · www.polsatnews.pl