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Saudi Gazette
a day ago
- Climate
- Saudi Gazette
Around 30,000 people in Poland's south cut off from electricity after severe storms
WARSAW — Authorities in Poland say around 30,000 people were left with no electricity on Friday after strong winds broke trees and tore down power lines. It follows extreme weather events across the country, particularly in the southern region, where heavy rain, strong winds, and hailstorms caused damage to facades of residential and farm buildings. The fire brigade's service said their men have been working to deal with the impact since Thursday evening. Spokesman for the State Fire Service in Kielce, firefighters had more interventions than usual. "We have routinely had more than 2,000 interventions across the country, and on the territory of the Świętokrzyskie, these interventions were more than 200", said Senior Capt. Marcin Bajur. Most of the incidents reported were in Lesser Poland, Silesia and Lublin Voivodeships in Poland's southern region. Local officials across the cities said the storm flooded properties, basements and depressions in the ground, causing fallen trees to block roads and damage infrastructure. Marek Jamborski, Mayor of the Municipality of kocmyrzów-luborzyca in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, said the storm left extensive damage in the region. "We have very extensive damage. And it affects municipal buildings, and in private houses, and in roads, broken trees, and flooding. So the work to do is very, very much at the moment". In Poland, around 10% of the population lives in flood-prone areas, and scientists have warned that climate change could increase the flooding risks of residential buildings by up to sevenfold. At least nine people died from massive floods in southwest Poland last September, according to the Polish police. On Friday, the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued first-degree storm warnings for most of the country, including the south of Lower Silesia, due to strong winds. It warned storms with hail may occur, with wind gusts reaching 85 km/h. The country's weather authority also issued a second-degree warning for part of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship region in the southeast due to the heat. — Euronews
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Around 30,000 people in Poland's south cut off from electricity after severe storms
Authorities in Poland say around 30,000 people were left with no electricity on Friday after strong winds broke trees and tore down power lines. It follows extreme weather events across the country, particularly in the southern region, where heavy rain, strong winds, and hailstorms caused damage to facades of residential and farm buildings. The fire brigade's service said their men have been working to deal with the impact since Thursday evening. Spokesman for the State Fire Service in Kielce, firefighters had more interventions than usual. "We have routinely had more than 2,000 interventions across the country, and on the territory of the Świętokrzyskie, these interventions were more than 200", said Senior Capt. Marcin Bajur. Most of the incidents reported were in Lesser Poland, Silesia and Lublin Voivodeships in Poland's southern region. Local officials across the cities said the storm flooded properties, basements and depressions in the ground, causing fallen trees to block roads and damage infrastructure. Marek Jamborski, Mayor of the Municipality of kocmyrzów-luborzyca in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, said the storm left extensive damage in the region. "We have very extensive damage. And it affects municipal buildings, and in private houses, and in roads, broken trees, and flooding. So the work to do is very, very much at the moment". Related Nearly half of last year's 'unprecedented' weather events were in Europe, WMO data shows Climate risk: Which European countries have been hit the hardest by extreme weather events? In Poland, around 10% of the population lives in flood-prone areas, and scientists have warned that climate change could increase the flooding risks of residential buildings by up to sevenfold. At least nine people died from massive floods in southwest Poland last September, according to the Polish police. On Friday, the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued first-degree storm warnings for most of the country, including the south of Lower Silesia, due to strong winds. It warned storms with hail may occur, with wind gusts reaching 85 km/h. The country's weather authority also issued a second-degree warning for part of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship region in the southeast due to the heat.
Euronews
a day ago
- Climate
- Euronews
Thousands in Poland cut off from power as storm wreaks havoc
Authorities in Poland say around 30,000 people were left with no electricity on Friday after strong winds broke trees and tore down power lines. It follows extreme weather events across the country, particularly in the southern region, where heavy rain, strong winds, and hailstorms caused damage to facades of residential and farm buildings. The fire brigade's service said their men have been working to deal with the impact since Thursday evening. Spokesman for the State Fire Service in Kielce, firefighters had more interventions than usual. "We have routinely had more than 2,000 interventions across the country, and on the territory of the Świętokrzyskie, these interventions were more than 200", said Senior Capt. Marcin Bajur. Most of the incidents reported were in Lesser Poland, Silesia and Lublin Voivodeships in Poland's southern region. Local officials across the cities said the storm flooded properties, basements and depressions in the ground, causing fallen trees to block roads and damage infrastructure. Marek Jamborski, Mayor of the Municipality of kocmyrzów-luborzyca in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, said the storm left extensive damage in the region. "We have very extensive damage. And it affects municipal buildings, and in private houses, and in roads, broken trees, and flooding. So the work to do is very, very much at the moment". In Poland, around 10% of the population lives in flood-prone areas, and scientists have warned that climate change could increase the flooding risks of residential buildings by up to sevenfold. At least nine people died from massive floods in southwest Poland last September, according to the Polish police. On Friday, the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued first-degree storm warnings for most of the country, including the south of Lower Silesia, due to strong winds. It warned storms with hail may occur, with wind gusts reaching 85 km/h. The country's weather authority also issued a second-degree warning for part of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship region in the southeast due to the heat.
Metro
29-04-2025
- Metro
Five youth firefighters, aged 8 to 10, injured in explosion during training
Six people, including five children, have been injured in an explosion at a fire department in Grębynice, Poland. Five youth fire brigade volunteers aged between eight and 10 were taking part in training exercises when a glass container blew up at around 7pm. The youngsters, as well as one adult, were taken to hospital with minor injuries. One of the children, aged eight, suffered injuries around the eyes, according to local news outlet Fakt. Junior captain Hubert Ciepły, spokesman for the Provincial Headquarters of the State Fire Service in Kraków, said: 'Six people, including five children, were injured as a result of the explosion of a glass container.' Why the container exploded is unclear. Around 30 firefighters were working at the time. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Poland finally abolishes its last archaic 'anti-LGBT' zone MORE: Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann denies stalking her family MORE: RAF fighter jets scramble to defend NATO airspace from Russian aircraft
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Firefighters race to contain catastrophic blaze tearing through local communities: 'We still have a lot of work to do'
A massive wildfire has torn through parts of Southern New Jersey, forcing thousands of people to leave their homes and covering nearby towns in smoke, and it's a part of the increasingly prevalent extreme weather problem. The Jones Road Wildfire started Monday in the Pine Barrens region of Ocean County, according to CBS News. Since then, it's burned more than 12,500 acres across Barnegat, Lacey, and Ocean Townships, and as of the morning of Thursday, April 24, it was still not under control. Officials say it's about 50% contained, and over 100 firefighters are working nonstop to try to stop it from spreading even more. The wildfire broke out in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area and spread quickly because of dry brush, wind, and warm weather. New Jersey's governor declared a state of emergency since fire crews are still struggling to contain it. One commercial building and several vehicles have already been destroyed. At one point, nearly 25,000 people lost power. Around 5,000 residents were told to evacuate, though they've since been allowed to return home. "We still have a lot of work to do to achieve complete containment of the wildfire," said State Fire Service Chief Greg McLaughlin during an update. This is now the biggest wildfire in the state this year and one of the worst in nearly 20 years. According to reports, the flames came dangerously close to the closed Oyster Creek nuclear power plant. The exact cause of the fire is still unknown, but it started during a stretch of unusually dry, warm weather for April. Fires like this used to be rare in New Jersey. Scientists say the increase in wildfires and the difficulty in containing them are due to the changing climate, which makes the weather hotter, drier, and more extreme. This makes it easier for fires to start and spread. New Jersey's Pine Barrens is especially risky. The forest there is dense and full of flammable plants. With longer dry periods and less spring rain, fires can grow fast. These fires threaten homes, make the air unhealthy to breathe, and destroy wildlife habitats. And as the planet keeps warming, experts say we'll likely see more big fires like this. Firefighters are using bulldozers and backfires to try to stop the flames from moving closer to homes. Crews are also working to protect the forest itself from more damage. Do you think your city has good air quality? Definitely Somewhat Depends on the time of year Not at all Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. The U.S. Forest Service spent $16 million on wildfire prevention, including early detection systems and clearing out invasive plants that make fires worse. On an individual level, you can do the following: Avoid burning yard waste, follow local fire bans, and keep your home's surroundings clear of flammable debris. Just as importantly, switching to clean energy and limiting pollution are keys to averting the extreme weather conditions that exacerbate wildfires. If you're looking to add solar panels, EnergySage is a great place to start. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
