A strong wind in Prague caused fallen trees, passing garbage cans
announced by the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (CHMI). degree high due to the danger of strong winds throughout the country. According to Kavka, firefighters in Prague, for example they cut a tree that fell across the road in Nad Klamovkou Street. The spokesman added that volunteer fire brigades are also helping to solve the problems, and the Prague line 112 is also handling notifications from other regions where the situation is worse.
Leaving containers
“It simply came to our notice then dozens of announcements on the 156 emergency number in connection with weather situations. Citizens announce falling plaster, billboards, tarpaulins, barriers around buildings or shifting unsecured containers“Said Irena Seifertová, a spokeswoman for the Prague police officers.
“In cases where there is danger, the patrol will always mark the place with tape. If there is danger on the spotwhich cannot be clearly demarcated and there is a risk of delay, we pass on information firefighters. Until their arrival, we guard the place and prevent the entry of people or vehicles, “she explained.
Rybanský stated that he had been calling line 158 since the morning a little more people than usual. “We have a little more notice of fallen trees, but nothing dramatic,” he said. He added that the police did not notice any major problems in transport. Prague rescuers stated on Twitter before noon that they did not notice any event in connection with the strong wind and from their point of view, today it is a normal shift, which does not deviate in any way from the number of events.
Power outages
The situation is worse in the regions, in some strong winds destroyed the roofs and complicates traffic. It also caused massive power outages, with over 300,000 customers running out of power early in the morning. In the lower positions this morning, the wind usually had a speed of up to 90 kilometers per hour, on Sněžka, however, meteorologists measured an impact of 181 kilometers per hour, which corresponds to the power of the hurricane. Meteorologists’ wars of strong winds apply to the entire country until midnight today. However, according to meteorologists, the wind will be in the country until the end of the week.
The trigger that remained after the strong wind in Argentinská Street. (Prague, October 21, 2021) Blesk.cz – Vaclav Burian
The wind complicated the lives of Praguers, firefighters also had to intervene
Author: ČTK / HZS Praha