Institute issues extreme flood alert for Plzeň region

The Hydrometeorological Institute has issued an extreme flood alert for the region of Plzeň, where water levels have been rising on the Radbuza. Mid-level warnings, meanwhile, are in place in the regions of Liberec and Ústí nad Labem in north Bohemia, and Karlovy Vary in the west of the country. A warm front from the southwest has led to a rise in temperatures, melting snow around the country following weeks of freezing conditions. Ice floes on some rivers are also raising water levels. Meteorologists expect temperatures on Saturday evening to drop below zero and have warned of icy conditions on Czech roads. Similar conditions over the last two days have severely complicated the situation for both motorists and pedestrians.

Author: Jan Velinger