The military strengthens flood banks, set up a field hospital, prepares the construction of a temporary bridge. Military chemists besides went to work. It's another day of fighting the element. The culmination wave in Wrocław may come that night, while where the water began to fall, residents effort to organize the area.
On Wednesday, after the weekend rains, the weather improved significantly, but the state of the rivers in the south of Poland is inactive very high. The situation in Oława and Brzeg is of top concern. On the Beaver River in Nowogrodzie Bobrzański in the afternoon the water position grew rapidly. During the afternoon gathering of the crisis staff, however, experts in Wrocław and Opole described the situation as “stable”. The summit wave is expected to scope the capital of Lower Silesia at midnight. – The forecast water condition is 559 cm. This is 170 cm little than the highest level from 1997," said Joanna Kopczyńska, Head of Polish Waters. Although the level is lower than during the alleged millennium floods, experts foretell that advanced water position can persist in Wrocław until 21 September, and this gives emergence to concerns about the durability of flood shafts.
During the staff meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz spoke about the situation in cities and towns that were underwater. – Together with the commander of WOT, we were in the village municipality of Kłodzko, in Lądek-Zdrój, in Stroni Śląski. We talked to residents, social workers, local governments, volunteers – the head of the MON reported. He emphasized: – 700 soldiers, 600 soldiers, 500 soldiers in Kłodzko, in Kłodzko Municipality, 180 soldiers, operate in Lądek-Zdrój.
Today, a full of 10,068 soldiers were active in flood operations, including 4,375 territories and 3828 military from the General Command of the Armed Forces. More than 12,000 soldiers stay in the retreat.
Throughout the day, the military supported firefighters in the evacuation of residents. This was the case in Lewina Brzeski, Nysa and Grodek. 254 inhabitants were transported to safe places. Since the start of the flood action, more than 4200 have been evacuated with military support. Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz reported that the military for reflection and reconnaissance operations of the site uses, among others, the Bayraktar unmanned. The crews of 5 helicopters (of 15 ready to use) besides performed a akin task.
Since the early hours of the morning, soldiers have been strengthening shafts and laying sandbags in Wrocław, Wisznia Mała, Nowa Ruda, Krosno Odzański, Małopolska, Sprats or Oławs. W Nysie Wrocławski 2 Military Field infirmary has developed a field medical facility which will be gradually developed to infirmary level.
Where the situation has stabilised, the military is helping residents clean the buildings and the area through which the water swept. Soldiers of the 11th Command Battalion supported residents in Pilchowice over Bobr, and engineering troops engaged in clearing Kłodzek. On the another hand, the construction of a temporary bridge is under way in the water - flooded Deaf. Engineering units prepare method documentation and clean the riverbed. 3 days ago this 13,000th city was stripped of 2 bridges by the element.
Military chemists will besides be active in fighting the effects of floods. The army began creating disinfection task force to address possible contamination in areas affected by the flood. They will include about 300 chemical soldiers from the 4th and 5th Chemical Regiments.
General Staff Chief General Wiesław Kukuła announced in TVN24 that the number of soldiers active in the operation will increase to 16,000 tomorrow. The military will support the residents besides erstwhile the water begins to subsidize. "We have been launching Operation Feniks on Monday to aid rebuild the destroyed areas," announced Gen. Kukuła.
It is besides slow beginning to estimation losses, after which compensation can be paid. Local government officials indicate that many flooded buildings are starting to break. Around 500 experts of construction supervision are expected to scope the flood-stricken areas. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on local officials to mobilise and cooperate effectively with experts. “This is very crucial due to the fact that winter is coming,” said Tusk.
