The rainfall is decreasing, but the situation is inactive dynamic and dangerous," warned Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who attended a crisis staff gathering this morning in connection with the flood threat. Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz reported that the readiness to act reached the Task Force – in Brzeg and Nisk. The military besides prepared helicopters and drones.
The Territorial defence Army builds flood barriers In Chekhovice-Treaters
A gathering of the Government Crisis Management squad was held at the Ministry of Interior and Administration in the morning. Prime Minister Donald Tusk besides took part in the conference. The situation at night, forecasts for the next hours, preventive measures and interventions taken to remove the effects of the rains were discussed by the heads of national defence, home affairs and administration departments. Reports of military preparations were presented by the weapons general. Marek Sokołowski, General Commander of the RSZ and Brig-Gen Krzysztof Stańczyk, Commander of the Territorial Defence Forces. The voivodships besides informed about the weather situation, the level of water on rivers and in retention tanks and the engagement of uniformed services in individual areas.
The soldiers are working.
Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Minister of National Defence, reiterated the readiness of the soldiers. The head of the MON provided the latest data on the level of engagement of the army and the number of soldiers standing by. "DOLNY SLOW Task Force in the Bank has just reached its readiness to act. This is the second group, the first was formed in Nisk in Podkarpacie. Thank you @DGeneralRSZ for rapidly organizing the group. There are soldiers on the scene and the equipment needed in specified actions. The Polish Army is ready for action" – he wrote on the X Kosiniak-Kamish platform.
More detailed information was provided at the gathering of the anti-crisis staff by Generals Sokolovski and Stańczyk. – In the area of the 10 most endangered voivodships for immediate usage I keep 3524 soldiers, 591 units of equipment – said Gen. Sokołowski. – In another voivodships with little flood hazard I keep about 3,000 soldiers and 644 units of equipment on six-hour alert. – added Gen. Stańczyk. The military are interred in units in areas at hazard of voivodships so that they stay as close as possible to residents who may request immediate support.
The military besides put 17 military helicopters at the disposal of the police, and the fire brigade supported the reconnaissance drones. Military meteorologists support up-to-date civilian weather institutions. Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized very good cooperation between the military and the officers under the Ministry of abroad Affairs. He besides appealed to the local authorities "to consider whether there was a request for military assistance somewhere". He encouraged the Ministry to ask for the support of territorial defence troops. Let us remind you, soldiers engage in actions for civilians only after specified assistance is requested by the voivodes.
At the same time, the head of the MON pointed out that the military – although active in anti-crisis activities – is besides carrying out its another sentences, e.g. at the east and western borders. He revealed that in connection with the massive attack of Russian aviation on Ukraine, Polish air force picked up fighters this morning.
Meeting of the Emergency Staff 09.07.2025
A calmer night
Reports from local authorities and weather institutions show that the night went comparatively calm. respective twelve youth camps were evacuated to school buildings from areas at hazard of peculiarly intense rainfall, a full of around 2,000 people. Firefighters were challenged to individual events, but the number of interventions was not as large as expected and they were primarily afraid with wind turbine problems.
According to meteorological information, rain showers passing through Poland are losing to strength but are inactive a threat. First of all, due to the fact that they increase the level of water in rivers and reservoirs. The IMGW typical said the informing condition was reached at night only on 2 rivers – the Beavers and the White Danube. However, the water level has now fallen below the informing condition.
IMGW's chief, Robert Czerniawski, stated that at night the largest rainfall was 90 mm, which is little than expected. On Wednesday, the biggest rainfall will be in the south of the country. – We foretell precipitation from 70 to 40 mm. Up to 70 mm in the south of the Silesian Voivodeship, in the centre of 45 mm, in the east 30-35 mm – he calculated.
Experts point out that due to long-term drought, the tanks collecting excess water are not filled so they can take on crucial amounts of water. – Flood tanks are inactive ready to take water. The reserve is now over 1 billion 195 million m. six", said Mateusz Balcerowicz, president of the Polish Waters. He assured that the flood infrastructure was in good condition and should not have any dramatic events.
Let's not sit on our laurels
– There is no uncertainty that the anticipation of local threats is and will continue. Even if the summary information is not extraordinary, I would like it to scope all services at the level of local and provincial level, that there may be violent events at any time – Donald Tusk informing against excessive optimism. The head of government recalled that last year the weather and hydrological situation besides seemed to be At first to the best of the day, and then to a massive flood wave.
– In no way can you be calmed down, due to the fact that from minute to minute these forecasts sometimes change. Full readiness and cooperation – confirmed Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamish.
On the occasion, experts warned against widespread misinformation, e.g. about overflowing tanks or breaking shafts. Government representatives call for the current situation to be checked in reliable sources – on government websites (RCB), IMGW or public media.
– Thank you for the early mobilisation of the services and troops," said Prime Minister Tusk after proceeding the reports of the Defence and Home Affairs Ministers.
