In a welcome development for eastern regions of the Czech Republic, the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) has lifted most warnings for heavy rainfall and rising water levels. The decision came Wednesday morning as actual precipitation amounts fell well short of concerning forecasts.
Only the mildest level of weather advisory remains in effect for parts of the Moravian-Silesian and Zlín regions until midnight. Meteorologists report that the areas have received between 35 and 55 millimeters of rainfall over the past 24 hours, with an additional 15 to 40 millimeters expected before the advisory expires.
Earlier prediction models had raised significant concerns, suggesting some areas might see rainfall approaching 180 millimeters – enough to cause substantial river level increases. These forecasts prompted authorities to issue a “red warning” for rain and flooding, which remained active early Wednesday morning.
However, the hydrometeorological response has been minimal due to the low saturation levels of the affected territories. No flood activity stages have been reached on waterways impacted by the rainfall, according to official reports.
The highest recorded rainfall was measured at Lysá hora, where 50 millimeters fell by Tuesday morning, as reported by the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute.