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Thousands evacuated in Southern Poland due to continuous rainfall

Thousands evacuated in Southern Poland due to continuous rainfall
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Sunday, 15 September, 2024, 14:12

By Sunday morning, 1,600 people had been evacuated from Klodzko, a town in southern Poland, due to severe flooding caused by continuous rainfall.

Torrential rains have caused rivers to exceed alarming levels, especially in regions like Opole, Lower Silesia, and Silesia.

Hydrologic alerts have been extended to other regions, with infrastructure damage, road closures, and halted rail services reported.