The Rivers in Czech Republic Have Risen, Causing Damages and Human Loss

Heavy rains during the last weekend caused a significant rise in water level in two rivers at the Western Part of the country, Berounka and Mze. In several settlements evacuations were held, such as the displacing of residents of the institution for mentally ill in Cheb in the Northwest.

The Berounka’s height rose 3 meters during the weekend, and as a result, a rise in the larger Vltava River is expected. The expected rise in Vltava River is threatening to affect low-lying parts of Prague.

Near Tachov on the West, a 31-year-old woman was swept away by the raging Mze.