Central Europe Prepares for Severe Flooding Amid Heavy Rainfall Warnings

Authorities in Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, and Germany brace for potential flash floods and travel disruptions over the weekend.

Meteorologists predict up to 400mm of rainfall in highland areas on the Polish-Czech border within 72 hours.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala warns of a tough weekend ahead, urging residents to prepare for possible evacuations.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reassures the public but advises readiness for localized flooding and power outages.
Austria and Germany are also on high alert, with Austria deploying up to 1,000 soldiers and Germany expecting heavy snowfall in the Alps.
Public events across the affected regions have been canceled, and emergency services are on standby to deal with potential disasters.