Water levels start to ebb but threat persists

Water levels of swollen rivers began falling across the country on Monday. The highest level flood warnings were in force at two sites in southern Bohemia on Monday afternoon. Just under 700 soldiers are helping with the clean-up operations. But forecasters have warned of more heavy rain and storms especially in the south and east of the country. Prague began erecting flood barriers on Sunday. South Bohemia was the latest region to be hit by floods which have claimed at least 13 lives. Floods hit the region on Sunday with over 800 people evacuated, power cut and transport disrupted.

Author: Chris Johnstone