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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PHOTOS AND VIDEO: The search is ongoing in the Daugava area for a person who possibly fell from the Akmens Bridge into the river

Rescuers and volunteers are continuing the search in the Daugava area for a person believed to have fallen from a bridge in Riga.

Mar 21 • 18:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Volunteers join in the search for 16-year-old Sofia, ask for help with boats

Volunteers are being called upon to assist in the search for a missing 16-year-old girl named Sofia, who disappeared in the Daugava River area.

Mar 21 • 07:15 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Photo ⟩ The ice jam has decreased in the Pļaviņas region

Recent reports indicate that the ice jam in the Pļaviņu water reservoir has reduced significantly over the last 24 hours.

Mar 20 • 05:17 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ice jam remains at Pļaviņas, but flood risk is minimal

An ice jam persists at Pļaviņas on the Daugava River, although the flood risk is currently minimal due to decreasing water levels.

Mar 19 • 05:54 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ice Jam in Pļaviņas Attracts Flood Tourists; Municipality Advises Caution

An ice jam in the Daugava River near Pļaviņas has led to an increase in local water levels, attracting tourists to observe the natural phenomenon while authorities monitor the situation.

Mar 17 • 14:19 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Residents of Jēkabpils district prepare for floods in advance

As spring arrives, residents of Jēkabpils district in Latvia are proactively preparing for potential flooding caused by melting ice on the Daugava River.

Mar 16 • 18:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The lowest areas in Jēkabpils municipality are flooded; the situation in the city is calm

Several summer houses and access roads have been flooded in Jēkabpils municipality due to ice jams, but the city itself remains calm.

Mar 16 • 14:21 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

River Water Level Fluctuations in Eastern and Central Latvia

Meteorologists report significant fluctuations in water levels and ongoing ice breakup in eastern and central Latvia, particularly in rivers like the Daugava.

Mar 15 • 12:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Floodwaters have inundated part of the promenade on Bruģu Street in Daugavpils

Floodwaters from the Daugava River have submerged the lower section of Bruģu Street promenade in Daugavpils, prompting the city council to advise residents and visitors to avoid the area for safety reasons.

Mar 13 • 12:31 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Rescuers demonstrate on the Daugava River to warn about fragile ice

Rescuers in Latvia are educating winter swimmers about the dangers of thin ice on the Daugava River while emphasizing key safety measures.

Mar 10 • 15:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Meteorologist: Flood risks in Latvia decrease, but the situation in the Daugava basin remains unclear

The flood risks in many parts of Latvia have significantly decreased, although the situation in the Daugava basin remains uncertain due to upcoming ice movement.

Mar 10 • 08:53 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A Minor has Fallen Through the Ice of the Daugava River in Salaspils Parish

A minor fell through the ice of the Daugava River in Salaspils Parish but was rescued before the arrival of emergency services.

Mar 10 • 08:17 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The water level in the Daugava River is also beginning to rise faster

The water levels in various rivers across Latvia are rising, with a notable increase observed in the Daugava River, according to the Latvian Environmental, Geological, and Meteorological Centre.

Mar 9 • 04:54 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Water Levels Rising in the Daugava

Water levels in the Daugava River Basin are rising, particularly influenced by snow melt and ice conditions.

Mar 9 • 02:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Meteorologists forecast: floods will continue in the coming days

Flooding is expected to continue in rivers as snow melts and ice breaks, with water levels rising in many areas according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

Mar 8 • 12:23 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

From Monday, it will be prohibited to be on the ice of the Daugava in Daugavpils

A ban on being on the Daugava river ice in Daugavpils will come into effect on March 9 due to rising temperatures and melting ice.

Mar 6 • 17:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The level of the Daugava is rising, but what about the 'Great Kristaps'? Film event review

The review discusses both the honoring of stunt performers at the 'Great Kristaps' awards and the overall disappointing execution of the event this year.

Mar 2 • 10:22 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Driver under the influence of narcotic substances drives BMW into the Daugava. Verdict announced in the case

A driver who was under the influence of narcotics has been sentenced following an incident last June where he drove his BMW into the Daugava River in Ogre, Latvia, sparking significant public interest.

Feb 10 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Over 200 people illegally walked on the ice in the Daugava over the weekend

During the weekend, over 200 individuals in Riga violated a ban on walking on the ice, prompting police intervention.

Feb 9 • 12:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Despite the ban, people continued to walk on the unsafe ice of the Daugava on Saturday

Despite a ban, many people continued to walk on the unsafe ice of the Daugava River in Riga on Saturday, leading to police intervention.

Feb 8 • 10:19 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Ban Does Not Deter People in Riga from Walking on the Daugava Ice

Despite a municipal ban on walking on the ice of the Daugava River, residents and visitors in Riga continue to ignore the warning and venture onto the frozen surface.

Feb 7 • 14:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The ban on walking on the ice of the Daugava comes into effect; fines up to 100 euros

A ban on walking on the ice of the Daugava in Riga will take effect on Saturday, enforced by the city’s authorities due to safety concerns.

Feb 7 • 08:36 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Riga prohibits access to the ice of the Daugava River for safety reasons

Riga city government has banned residents from accessing the ice of the Daugava River due to safety concerns, with the municipal police prepared to act against violators.

Feb 6 • 13:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Prohibition on riverside ice in Riga

The Riga City Council's Security, Order, and Corruption Prevention Committee has decided to impose a prohibition on residents moving on the ice of the Daugava River for safety reasons.

Feb 6 • 12:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Due to safety considerations, climbing on the Daugava ice in Riga is prohibited

Riga authorities have banned climbing on the Daugava ice starting February 7, following recommendations from environmental and emergency service representatives.

Feb 6 • 10:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Preservation of the 'Rail Baltica' Bridge over the Daugava Could Cost About Half a Million Euros

The estimated long-term preservation cost for the first phase of the 'Rail Baltica' bridge over the Daugava is projected to be approximately 551,000 euros, as reported by the Ministry of Transport.

Feb 6 • 05:55 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga City Council to Evaluate Safety on the Ice of the Daugava

The Riga City Council's Security, Order, and Corruption Prevention Committee is meeting to discuss public safety risks on the Daugava River ice after concerns were raised in the media.

Feb 5 • 15:57 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ People walk on the frozen Daugava in the center of Riga

Despite the thick layer of ice on the Daugava river, Riga's municipal police warn that the ice is fragile and dangerous in certain areas, especially under the bridges.

Feb 3 • 16:04 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Riga plans to allow walking on the ice of Daugava

Riga is set to officially allow people to walk on the frozen Daugava River, despite ongoing warnings from hydrologists about the associated risks.

Feb 3 • 13:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The ice under the bridges in the Daugava is fragile and dangerous, the police emphasize

The Rīga Municipal Police warns that despite the thick ice layer on the Daugava due to prolonged frosts, the ice under the bridges in the city center is fragile and poses a significant danger to pedestrians.

Feb 3 • 13:11 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Places designated in the center of Riga will allow crossing the Daugava on ice; responsibility is on each individual's shoulders

Riga officials are set to allow crossing the Daugava River on ice, while emphasizing that individuals are responsible for their own safety on the ice.

Feb 2 • 16:31 UTC

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