Northern Moravia floods

In mid-September 2024, Czechoslovakia experienced severe flooding due to continuous heavy rainfall. The Elbe and Morava rivers overflowed, inundating towns and villages, particularly in North Moravia and Silesia. The city of Jeseník, with a population of 11,000, was almost entirely submerged, with only three streets remaining unaffected.

The floods resulted in at least six fatalities, with eight individuals reported missing. Thousands were evacuated from their homes, and many areas faced power outages due to damaged infrastructure. The economic impact was substantial, with damages estimated at 100 billion Czech korunas (approximately 1.5 trillion Hungarian forints).