Terrible floods in Central Europe, at the moment, with flooding in the south of the country and the historic center of Prague threatened by rising river waters. We're all hoping and praying this is not a repeat of the 2002 disaster, which caused two billion dollars damage and was a terrible blow to the Czech economy. But it's already bad. Forecasters and tentatively predicting the Vltava river will reach its peak levels tomorrow by 7 and - hopefully- begin receding. But predictions are changing every moment.
I'm safe in the southern district of Podoli, about three miles from the center. The land on the other side of us is much lower, so all the excess water is flowing in that direction. But our favorite riverside cafe is a foot under water at the moment and probably at least a meter by tomorrow morning. Mother swans with their chicks are anxious and confused, huddling by the river bank seeking shelter.
This is a terrible tragedy for the country and puts everything into perspective.
Prague Under Water
4 comments:
Saw the waters rising in your neck of the woods on BBC America. Scary. Reminds me of the spring flooding almost every year in Easton Pa when we lived there. Stay on high ground. Be Safe.
Thanks, the worst is over, thank goodness, now begins the cleanup,including the pool of water in the basement of my building and in the elevator shaft. Five flights of stairs is a lot for this old man.
Jayden, I'm so sorry to hear Prague is dealing with flood conditions again. Thinking of you!
Hope you're safe. . . . .
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