The Odra-Widawa bypass allows a portion of the floodwater to be diverted around the city center.
A massive wave arrived, but thanks to better coordination and sandbagging, the city remained largely dry despite levels reaching 650 cm .
The city issues "warning levels" followed by "alarm levels" as water heights cross specific thresholds. The Odra-Widawa bypass allows a portion of the
Constant tracking of water levels at gauges like Trestno (the key monitoring station for Wrocław).
Closing floodgates, securing drainage systems, and deploying mobile flood barriers in low-lying areas like Ostrów Tumski or the Zoo . Historical Context Constant tracking of water levels at gauges like
The water level at Trestno reached 724 cm , causing widespread devastation.
To protect the city, Wrocław utilizes a complex hydraulic system called the (Wrocławski Węzeł Wodny). This system was significantly modernized following the 1997 floods and includes: To protect the city, Wrocław utilizes a complex
When a flood wave is imminent, the and city officials activate several protocols: