Heavy rains and violent flooding in the south of Poland forced the authorities to take decisive steps. In consequence to the crisis situation in Podkarpacie, Lower Silesia and Silesia, the Ministry of National Defence directed soldiers of the Polish Army to action. Three peculiar task groups already operating in the most endangered areas, moving a race over time to minimize the effects of the destructive element. The situation is dynamic and the securing operation covers an increasingly large area.
The decision to engage the army was made after the analysis of the latest hydrological and meteorological data, which leave no illusions – the next hours may lead to further deterioration of the weather. Soldiers, equipped with specialized equipment, support local services in the fight for the safety of residents and the protection of critical infrastructure. It's a large-scale operation, coordinated by all-time emergency teams.
Three task force in action. Where precisely does the military work?
The main burden of the Polish Army's actions is now focused on confederate voivodships. Since Tuesday, soldiers have been present in the Bielsko County, 1 of the regions most affected by the rain. Their tasks are circumstantial and crucial to the management of the situation. Working side by side with firefighters and residents, strengthen flood shafts, stack bags of sand and defend homes from flowing water.
However, these are not only temporary interventions. The military actively assists in preparing possible escape zones, setting safe routes and collection points. The Ministry of Defence stresses that actions can be rapidly extended to subsequent counties if weather forecasts are confirmed. The precedence is to get aid wherever it is necessary. The Minister of National Defence stressed: “Our precedence is the safety of people. The Polish Army is where it may be needed most.”
Modern equipment on line one. Drones and helicopters standing by.
Technology plays a key function in combating the element. The army uses its state-of-the-art resources to gain an advantage over unpredictable nature. They operate on flood - threatening areas Unmanned Bayraktar aircraft. These advanced drones supply a real-time image from the air, allowing emergency staff to accurately measure the scale of the threat, identify the weakest points on the shafts, or plan evacuations from water-cut farms.
A fleet of military helicopters is besides on full alert. These machines are invaluable in situations where roads become impenetrable. They can be utilized to rapidly transport people from flooded areas, deliver emergency equipment, food or medical supplies. It is the air support that frequently decides on the success of a rescue action in hard accessible places, guaranteeing assistance where wheeled vehicles do not arrive.
Full medical security. Field hospitals are waiting for a signal.
Military operations are not only a fight against water, but besides a comprehensive protection of the population in the event of an escalation of the crisis. MON has prepared medical facilities that can be launched at any time. They stay ready to make two full equipped field hospitals. They will be deployed to the most susceptible locations if necessary.
Such a ‘safety parasol’ aims to relieve the burden on local wellness care facilities that may be overloaded in a natural disaster. peculiar military medical evacuation teams are besides waiting for a signal for action. Their task will be to rapidly scope the victims and supply them with professional medical assistance, which is crucial in saving lives and wellness under utmost conditions.
Race against time and close cooperation. What's happening in the next fewer hours?
The effectiveness of the full operation depends on perfect coordination. Soldiers operate in close cooperation with provincial and region crisis management centres, the State Fire Department and municipal services. Joint planning and exchange of information let for precise targeting of forces and resources where they are most needed. This is simply a joint effort of all services, whose aim is to defend Poles.
Unfortunately, the situation remains tense. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) warns that further days can bring further storms and local submerge, not only in the south, but besides in central Poland. The services call on residents to be peculiarly careful, to follow weather messages and to follow evacuation instructions ruthlessly. The next fewer hours will decide whether to avoid the worst scenario.
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The military went to fight the element. Bayraktary and helicopters over flooded areas!
