Dam burst in Stronie Śląskie, Poland, causing severe flooding and evacuations. Emergency teams work to manage the critical situation.
A dam burst in Stronie Śląskie, Lower Silesia, Poland, causing severe flooding in the town and nearby areas. Dramatic footage on social media showed the dam giving way under the pressure. Authorities have reported that the water levels at the Międzygórze and Morawka reservoirs rose rapidly, exceeding critical levels.
Widespread Evacuation
Emergency services have evacuated residents from Stronie Śląskie and Lądek Zdrój as the Biała Lądecka and Morawka rivers overflowed, flooding homes and infrastructure. Access to these towns is currently limited to rescue teams, with roads rendered impassable due to the flooding.
Devastation and Response
The situation remains critical as authorities work to contain the damage. There are reports of buildings being swept away by the floodwaters. The Regional Water Management Authority in Wrocław is coordinating the emergency response.