Severe storm in Polonya: Roofs blown off, roads under water

Polonya is in the grip of a severe storm system that hit on Çarşamba günü. The storm, which affected many parts of the country, brought strong winds, hail, and heavy rain. Wind speeds exceeded 100 km/saati in places, uprooting trees, blowing off roofs, and turning roads into lakes. Authorities are warning citizens not to go outside unless necessary.

The storm was particularly effective in the western and central parts of the country. Wielkopolska, Dolnośląskie ve Łódzkie voyvodalıkları are among the most affected regions. Meteoroloji Enstitüsü issued the highest level warnings for many regions. Hailstones reached the size of walnuts, causing serious damage to vehicles and buildings. Agricultural lands were also negatively affected; cultivated areas were submerged.

İtfaiye ekipleri have been responding to hundreds of calls since the morning hours. While uprooted trees blocked roads, thousands of households experienced power outages due to breaks in power lines. Enerji şirketleri reported that teams were working to fix the faults, but weather conditions were making intervention difficult. In some regions, demiryolu ve karayolu ulaşımı was also disrupted; train services were cancelled or delayed.

Authorities are calling on citizens to be cautious against sel ve su baskınlarına. Those living on basement floors and in settlements near rivers were asked to take precautions. Polis warned drivers not to enter puddles and to reduce their speed. In addition, it was emphasized that people should not be in open areas during the storm and should stay away from trees and poles.

Meteoroloji uzmanları estimate that the storm system will lose its strength as it moves eastward during the night hours. However, warnings are being made that similar weather events could occur in the coming days. Experts, pointing out that the frequency of such extreme weather events is increasing due to the effects of iklim değişikliğinin, emphasize the importance of strengthening infrastructure and early warning systems. Polonya hükümeti has started damage assessment work in the disaster areas.