Two people killed and one injured in Poland due to bad weather

Two people killed and one injured in Poland due to bad weather

Kyiv  •  UNN

July 29 2024, 08:00 AM  •  18951 views

Storms and storms in Poland killed two people and injured two others. Power grids were damaged, scout camps were evacuated, and 18 boats overturned on lakes. Rescuers made more than 3,500 visits.

Two people were killed and two others were injured as a result of storms and storms that hit Poland on Sunday. This was reported by UNN with reference to RMF FM. 

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Reportedly, the weather was most severe in the north and center of Poland.  Fire and rescue services made more than 3,500 visits to eliminate the damage caused by the weather.

In Łódź strong winds brought down a tree on a bike path. A branch fell on a 60-year-old woman, who  died on the spot. 

Another fatal accident occurred on Lake Nigotsin in the Gigitsky district. A sailing boat overturned due to the storm. In total, 18 boats overturned on the country's lakes as a result of the severe storm on Sunday. 

Three scout camps in the Warmia and Mazury Voivodeship were evacuated due to bad weather. 

On Sunday, the wind strength sometimes exceeded 10 degrees on the Beaufort scale, and the wave height was  1.5 meters.

Strong winds also knocked down power lines. As of 9:00 a.m. on Monday, about 30,000 consumers were without electricity. 

Due to the lack of electricity, railroad lines are also damaged, and trains are delayed. 

Strong winds are expected again today in the Warmia and Mazury Voivodeship.  Rescuers urge not to leave the harbors on Monday. 

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