Heavy storms in the south of Poland

In Lesser Poland, heavy rains have caused houses and institutions to flood. Lesser Poland's fire department press secretary Sebastian Woźniak informed Polish Radio about incoming emergency calls in the middle of the night from Wednesday to Thursday. Firefighters have noted 200 interventions including evacuations. A gas main has been uncovered in the town of Kasince. An evacuation of a hospital in Szczyrzyc was necessary. Authorities warn citizens to take all precautions during storms. More inclement weather is expected in the upcoming days, as storms travel eastwards.