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Date of event
13-09-2024
What happened, where and when?
The 2024 Central European oods in the Czech Republic were triggered by Storm Boris, which brought unprecedented rainfall starting on 13 September 2024.
More than 200 rivers overflowed, with Northern Moravia—particularly Jeseník, Opava, and Ostrava—being the most severely affected.
Rainfall in parts of Jeseník exceeded 500 mm (20 inches), setting new flood records. The flooding caused widespread destruction to roads, railways, and bridges, with Ostrava experiencing significant disruptions, including the suspension of train services. Thousands of homes and critical infrastructure were damaged, forcing mass evacuations and leaving approximately 250,000 people without electricity.
From the onset of the disaster, the Czech Red Cross (CRC) has been supporting flood-aected individuals through evacuation efforts and assistance in evacuation centers. Teams have been actively involved in developing flood protection measures and conducting assessments of immediate needs, damages, and requirements for psychosocial support. Essential supplies, including food, drinking water, and hygiene items, have been distributed in the affected areas.
Nine regional branches have been fully mobilized to support the operations. An Emergency Operations Centre has been established at the CRC headquarters, with local branch posts set up in the hardest-hit areas to streamline response efforts.