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Poland faces severe storm warnings and ongoing hydrological drought
Poland is facing a period of extreme weather volatility, characterized by both severe storm threats and ongoing hydrological drought. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) has issued second-degree warnings for much of the country, forecasting intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and wind gusts that could reach up to 110-140 km/h. These storms, driven by a Genoa low, pose risks of flash flooding in urban areas and damage to infrastructure.
Simultaneously, the country continues to struggle with significant water deficits. IMGW classified 2025 as a dry year, noting that 392 hydrological stations recorded flows below the long-term average. In regions like the Grójec basin, rainfall deficits have reached approximately 150 liters per square meter. Experts, including Professor Rowiński, warn that climate change is creating a 'new normal' of long dry periods interrupted by sudden, violent precipitation events.
Local authorities have issued various alerts, including RCB SMS warnings in 15 voivodeships, urging residents to secure property against wind and flooding. While recent storms have caused localized damage to roofs and trees, the long-term concern remains the systemic impact of rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns on Poland's water security.
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Bug River · Institute of Meteorology and Water Management · Jan Piotrowski · Poland · Polish Academy of Sciences · Professor Rowiński · RCB · Vistula · Vistula River · Warsaw
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jan Piotrowski, the Mayor of Warsaw's plenipotentiary for the Vistula, stated that low water levels in the Vistula serve as a litmus test for climate change. passa.waw.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Grójec district experienced a precipitation deficit of approximately 150 liters per square meter between June 11 and August 10. www.sad24.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Scientific models suggest that under high-emission scenarios, the annual area burned by fire in Europe could nearly triple by the end of the century. spidersweb.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Forecasted rainfall in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship is expected to be between 40 and 60 mm, with local amounts reaching 70 mm. www.national-geographic.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) classified 2025 as a dry year. passa.waw.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 392 hydrological stations in Poland recorded water flows below the long-term average low flow (SNQ). passa.waw.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The average temperature in Poland was 9.5°C, exceeding the 1991–2020 norm by 0.8°C. passa.waw.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Professor Rowiński advised that climate change necessitates preparation for more frequent extreme weather patterns, such as Genoa lows. wiadomosci.wp.pl
- [● 6 SOURCES] IMGW issued second-degree warnings for significant parts of Poland. razydzisiaj.pl · www.fakt.pl · remiza.pl · tko.pl · www.polsatnews.pl
- [● 4 SOURCES] Rainfall totals may reach 60 to 90 mm per square meter in some areas. razydzisiaj.pl · www.fakt.pl · niezalezna.pl · tko.pl
- [● 3 SOURCES] Local flooding is expected in urbanized areas. www.fakt.pl · gazeta-lokalna.pl · razydzisiaj.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Wind gusts may exceed 85 km/h. razydzisiaj.pl · www.fakt.pl