US EditionA State Of Emergency Has Been Declared In The Polish Town Of Elbląg
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Polish city of Elbląg placed on flood threat alert after rising water levels of River
Published on 28/12/2025 – 21:27 GMT+1 The main reason for the rising water levels is the so-called “backwater” effect – a phenomenon in which strong north-westerly winds push water from the Vistula Lagoon back into the Elbląg riverbed. This natural hydrological process can cause water levels to rise and significantly increase the risk of flooding in areas near the river In response, local authorities and emergency services have deployed flood-c…
The situation on the Elbląg River in Elbląg is stabilizing. Water levels are falling and are slightly above warning levels, according to hydrological reports from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW). Elbląg Mayor Michał Missan declared a flood alert overnight from Saturday to Sunday after the water level in the Elbląg River exceeded warning levels, city services announced. The water level rise in the article Elbląg: The situ…
Due to the warning level on the Elbląg River being exceeded at 1:05 a.m., I have declared a flood alert in the city, announced Mayor of Elbląg Michał Missan. The water level is 590 cm and continues to rise, and city services are deploying flood walls and appealing to residents to exercise caution.
The Mayor of Elbląg, Michał Missan, declared a flood alert on the night from Saturday to Sunday after the water level in the Elbląg River exceeded the warning level, city services announced.
Due to rising water levels in the Elbląg River, authorities in Elbląg have deployed flood walls. The rising water level in the river is due to backwater. Strong northwesterly winds are pushing water from the Vistula Lagoon into the river. This was reported late in the evening on Saturday, December 27th. However, the situation worsened overnight, and the city's mayor declared a flood alert.
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