Water levels start to ebb but threat persists

Water levels of swollen rivers have begun falling across the country. Flood warnings were still in force at two sites in southern Bohemia on Tuesday with heavy rain overnight increasing fears of fresh floods. 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 13 lives nationwide. Floods hit the region on Sunday with over 800 people evacuated, power cut and transport disrupted. Across the country, around 700 soldiers are helping in the clean up operation.