"There's no reason to wait," Mayor Tomas Navratil told Czech public radio. He said that the situation was worse than during the last devastating floods in 1997, known as the "flood of the century." This reflects the urgent need for immediate action as the situation escalates and highlights the severity of the ongoing floods in the Czech Republic, emphasizing that history is repeating itself in a more dangerous form.
"We have to focus on saving lives," Prime Minister Petr Fiala told Czech public television on Sunday. His government was to possibly meet Monday to assess the damages. The worst "is not behind us yet," the prime minister warned. This underscores the government's prioritization of safety and the ongoing nature of the crisis, suggesting that further action and response measures may be necessary.
In the city of Opava, up to 10,000 people out of a population of around 56,000 have been asked to leave their homes for higher ground. This mass evacuation illustrates the gravity of the flooding situation, as local authorities take decisive steps to protect the lives of residents threatened by rising waters.
Thousands of others also were evacuated in the towns of Krnov, which was almost completely flooded, and Cesky Tesin. The scale of the evacuations demonstrates the widespread impact of the floods across multiple communities, showcasing the extensive reach of this natural disaster in the region.
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