The town of Glucholazy, Poland, was left damaged on Monday, September 16, after
deadly floods prompted
evacuation orders in the south of the country.At least
five people were killed due to the severe weather.Footage from Opole Police shows the streets of Glucholazy following the flood, with fallen trees and structural damage.“Glucholazy is coming back to life,” police
said. “The water has receded. We are with the residents. We are patrolling the streets, guarding the evacuated properties to which people have not yet returned.”Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk
declared a state of natural disaster and
said funds were being prepared for emergency aid and damage mitigation.
Local media, citing Polish officials, said that on Monday the body of the fifth victim of the flooding, a 71-year-old surgeon, was found in Nysa after being reported missing since Sunday. Credit: Opole Police via Storyful