Czech Republic: Severe Rainfall Causes Major Flooding, Leaves Thousands Without Power

Severe rainfall hit Czech Republic on Saturday, September 14 causing major flooding in various areas. Swollen rivers and damage such as downed trees were reported. According to reports, the downpour also left more than 250,000 households without power, and 4 people were swept away by waters.

David Horvath

David Horvath

***FILE PHOTO*** Snowboard World Cup 1995, free style halfpipe, on February 27, 1995, in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic. David Horvath (Czech) placed third. (CTK Photo/Michal Dolezal)

David Horvath

David Horvath

***FILE PHOTO*** Snowboard World Cup 1995, free style halfpipe, on February 27, 1995, in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic. David Horvath (Czech) placed third. (CTK Photo/Michal Dolezal)

David Horvath

David Horvath

***FILE PHOTO*** Snowboard World Cup 1995, free style halfpipe, on February 27, 1995, in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic. David Horvath (Czech) placed third. (CTK Photo/Michal Dolezal)

David Horvath

David Horvath

***FILE PHOTO*** Snowboard World Cup 1995, free style halfpipe, on February 27, 1995, in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic. David Horvath (Czech) placed third. (CTK Photo/Michal Dolezal)

David Horvath

David Horvath

***FILE PHOTO*** Snowboard World Cup 1995, free style halfpipe, on February 27, 1995, in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic. David Horvath (Czech) placed third. (CTK Photo/Michal Dolezal)

Ski mountaineering, Giant Mountains, people, winter, snow

Ski mountaineering, Giant Mountains, people, winter, snow

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports (Ski mountaineering) during state of emergency due to coronavirus near Spindleruv Mlyn, Giant Mountains, Czech Republic, February 21, 2021. (CTK Photo/Marek Spilka)

Ski mountaineering, Giant Mountains, people, winter, snow

Ski mountaineering, Giant Mountains, people, winter, snow

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports (Ski mountaineering) during state of emergency due to coronavirus near Spindleruv Mlyn, Giant Mountains, Czech Republic, February 21, 2021. (CTK Photo/Marek Spilka)

Ski mountaineering, Giant Mountains, people, winter, snow

Ski mountaineering, Giant Mountains, people, winter, snow

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports (Ski mountaineering) during state of emergency due to coronavirus near Spindleruv Mlyn, Giant Mountains, Czech Republic, February 21, 2021. (CTK Photo/Marek Spilka)

Ski mountaineering, Giant Mountains, people, winter, snow

Ski mountaineering, Giant Mountains, people, winter, snow

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports (Ski mountaineering) during state of emergency due to coronavirus near Spindleruv Mlyn, Giant Mountains, Czech Republic, February 21, 2021. (CTK Photo/Marek Spilka)

Ski mountaineering, Giant Mountains, people, winter, snow

Ski mountaineering, Giant Mountains, people, winter, snow

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports (Ski mountaineering) during state of emergency due to coronavirus near Spindleruv Mlyn, Giant Mountains, Czech Republic, February 21, 2021. (CTK Photo/Marek Spilka)

Ski mountaineering, Giant Mountains, people, winter, snow

Ski mountaineering, Giant Mountains, people, winter, snow

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports (Ski mountaineering) during state of emergency due to coronavirus near Spindleruv Mlyn, Giant Mountains, Czech Republic, February 21, 2021. (CTK Photo/Marek Spilka)

ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Giant Mountains, snow, winter

ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Giant Mountains, snow, winter

People stand in front of a closed cable cars during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Giant Mountains, snow, winter

ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Giant Mountains, snow, winter

Caravans in the parking lot during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek

People, skier, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People, skier, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

People, children, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People, children, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

People, children, park place, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People, children, park place, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

People, children, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People, children, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

People, children, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People, children, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

People, skier, viewpoint, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People, skier, viewpoint, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

People, skialpinist, skier, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People, skialpinist, skier, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

People, skier, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People, skier, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

People, children, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People, children, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

People, skier, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People, skier, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

People, skiers, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People, skiers, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

People, skier, skialpinist, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People, skier, skialpinist, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

People, children, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People, children, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

People, children, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People, children, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

People, children, bob, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People, children, bob, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

People, children, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, closed lift

People, children, sun weather, snow, mountain, ski-areal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, closed lift

People enjoy sunny weather and winter sports during state of emergency due to coronavirus in ski-areal Svaty Petr in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, December 30, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, skiing, sign Please wear face mask

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, skiing, sign Please wear face mask

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured sign Please wear face mask in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, without snow

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, without snow

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured slope without snow in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, queue

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, queue

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured skiers front of the lift in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, skiing, slope

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, skiing, slope

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured skiers in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, skiing, slope

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, skiing, slope

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured skiers in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured chairlift in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, snowboarder, skiing, slope

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, snowboarder, skiing, slope

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured snowboarder in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, queue

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, queue

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured skiers front of the lift in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured chairlift in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured chairlift in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, skiing, slope

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, skiing, slope

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured skiers in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, skiing, slope

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, skiing, slope

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured skiers in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured chairlift in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, skiing, slope

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, skiing, slope

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured skiers in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, skiing, slope

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, skiing, slope

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured skiers in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured chairlift in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift

Skiareal Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured chairlift in Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

Snow, Spindleruv Mlyn, Krkonose Mountains

Snow, Spindleruv Mlyn, Krkonose Mountains

The first snow of the season lies near Spindleruv Mlyn in the Krkonose Mountains, North Bohemia, Czech Republic, October 14, 2020. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding in parts of Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

Snow, Spindleruv Mlyn, Krkonose Mountains

Snow, Spindleruv Mlyn, Krkonose Mountains

The first snow of the season lies near Spindleruv Mlyn in the Krkonose Mountains, North Bohemia, Czech Republic, October 14, 2020. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding in parts of Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

Snow, Spindleruv Mlyn, Krkonose Mountains

Snow, Spindleruv Mlyn, Krkonose Mountains

The first snow of the season lies near Spindleruv Mlyn in the Krkonose Mountains, North Bohemia, Czech Republic, October 14, 2020. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding in parts of Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)