The recent warm weather and swift snowmelt have led to alarmingly high water levels in Polish rivers, prompting warnings from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW). As of 5 PM, 11 measurement points across the country reported water levels reaching or exceeding warning thresholds, with the most severe conditions in Lower Silesia where five monitoring stations surpassed these levels.

In addition to Lower Silesia, other regions such as Upper Silesia and specific locations in Opole, Małopolska, Mazowieckie, and Greater Poland are also experiencing rising water levels. Notably in Ostróżna located in Zgorzelec County, the Witka River has reached 284 centimeters, which is 34 centimeters above the warning level. Similarly, the Vistula River in Jawiszowice, Małopolska, is recorded at 483 centimeters, just 3 centimeters above the warning threshold, raising concerns for local residents and authorities alike.

The overall rise in river levels not only poses immediate threats of flooding but also highlights the ongoing impacts of climate change manifesting in extreme weather patterns. Local emergency services are on high alert as they prepare for possible evacuations and mitigation measures to protect communities from potential natural disasters caused by these rising waters.