Strong winds disrupt Poland: 2,000 incidents, injuries reported, and nationwide weather warnings issued.
⚠️W niedzielę 15.12 strażacy interweniowali aż 2️⃣5️⃣9️⃣ razy, a do poniedziałkowego poranka odnotowano kolejne 5️⃣0️⃣ zgłoszeń.
— Państwowa Straż Pożarna (@KGPSP) December 16, 2024
🌪️ Najwięcej zdarzeń miało miejsce na terenie:
📍Pomorskie (1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣)
📍Zachodniopomorskie (5️⃣5️⃣)
📍Dolnośląskie (3️⃣1️⃣)#wiatr #strażacy
Grafika:@IMGWmeteo pic.twitter.com/r2QLHc1Xd8
Since midnight, firefighters in Poland have responded to nearly 2,000 incidents caused by strong winds, according to State Fire Service spokesman Senior Brigadier Karol Kierzkowski. The hardest-hit regions include Pomeranian Voivodeship (471 cases), Warmian-Masurian (458), Masovian (312), and Podlaskie (242). Crews are busy clearing fallen trees and branches from roads, sidewalks, and vehicles. One woman was injured in Kobylin (Warmian-Masurian) after a tree struck her car.
Nationwide Weather Warnings
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) has issued second-level wind warnings for parts of Podlaskie, Warmian-Masurian, Pomeranian, and Zachodniopomorskie. Wind speeds are expected to reach up to 100 km/h in gusts. First-level warnings cover most of Poland, excluding Lubuskie Voivodeship, with winds reaching 85 km/h.
Precautions Advised
Residents are urged to remain cautious as high winds can cause sudden hazards. Authorities advise securing loose objects, avoiding wooded areas, and limiting unnecessary travel. Firefighters continue their efforts to ensure public safety and minimize damage.
A Challenging Weather Event
As Poland faces another day of adverse weather, emergency services are on high alert, responding to incidents swiftly to protect citizens and restore normalcy.