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4CM – Vistula’s Historic Low in Warsaw

The Vistula River in Warsaw has fallen to a historic depth of just 4 centimeters (update on September 2nd), measured at the Warszawa-Bulwary. This figure, released by Poland’s Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW), represents the lowest water level ever recorded in the capital. The previous low of 5 centimeters was noted only few hours earlier which shows how quickly the situation is deteriorating. … Continue reading 4CM – Vistula’s Historic Low in Warsaw

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A green transport zone could be introduced in Warsaw

The City Hall of Warsaw wants to take a major step towards improving the environmental impact of its citizens by introducing a clean transport zone. This zone, probably implemented in July 2024 would be located in the city center and will focus on promoting low-emission transportation options such as electric vehicles, bicycles, and public transit. By providing incentives for citizens to choose these cleaner modes … Continue reading A green transport zone could be introduced in Warsaw

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Storms, heavy rainfalls and even tornadoes, Warsaw and Poland experience a disturbing first part of July.

Strong winds, heavy rainfalls hit central Poland on Friday even a tornado hit the village of Ustronie Morskie in the Baltic Coast. Several holidays house were destroyed and 6 people injured. The fire brigades intervened 300 times in Warsaw and more than 1000 times in Poland. The government issued an SMS alert yesterday. More thunderstorms are expected in the next days and since the beginning … Continue reading Storms, heavy rainfalls and even tornadoes, Warsaw and Poland experience a disturbing first part of July.

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Flood in Warsaw after heavy rainfalls (40L/m2) – Many streets of Warsaw underwater – Metro Centrum – Plac Trzech Krzyży, Ratusz Arsenał, ul. Emilii Plater…

Heavy rainfalls this afternoon, it looks like the monsoon. Many streets of Warsaw are underwater and the Vistula burst its bank, the Metro Centrum place looks like a lake. You can hear many firefighter and police alarms in the capital… Continue reading Flood in Warsaw after heavy rainfalls (40L/m2) – Many streets of Warsaw underwater – Metro Centrum – Plac Trzech Krzyży, Ratusz Arsenał, ul. Emilii Plater…

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Drought – Piaseczno is the first city near Warsaw to take decisions about water use.

The city hall of Piaseczno (south of Warsaw) is the first city closed to the capital to take such a decision about drought. On the official website of the city we can read that for the moment there is no restriction about water but asked for rational use of resources “to limit watering the garden, as well as washing cars”… Continue reading Drought – Piaseczno is the first city near Warsaw to take decisions about water use.

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