2025-12-28 08:57
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2025-12-28 08:57
The mayor of Elbląg, Michał Missan, introduced a state of flood emergency on the night from Saturday to Sunday, after the water level in the Elbląg river exceeded the warning level – the city services informed.
The flood alert was announced due to the exceeding of the warning level on the Elbląg River (590 cm), an upward trend and unfavorable forecasts related to strong north-west winds – informed the spokeswoman of the city hall in Elbląg, Joanna Urbaniak. She assured that all services remain on standby and the river level is constantly monitored.
Due to the exceedance of the warning level on the Elbląg River (590 cm) at 1:05 I introduced a flood alert in the city.
The services remain on full alert and the hydrological situation is constantly monitored. #backwards— Michał Missan (@MichalMissan) December 28, 2025
On Saturday evening in the most sensitive points of the city – Zygmunta August Boulevard and ul. Warszawska – flood barriers have been deployed as a preventive measure.
At Zygmunt August Boulevard in @MiastoElblag Flood sleeves are being deployed preventively.
The water level on the Elbląg River has not yet exceeded the warning level (at 9:40 p.m. it is 578 cm), but the trend is upwards. #backwards pic.twitter.com/76Ibi38pvw— Michał Missan (@MichalMissan) December 27, 2025
The increase in the water level in the river is related to the backflow when a strong wind from the north-west pushes water from the Vistula Lagoon into the Elbląg River. The alarm level for the Elbląg River in Elbląg is 610 cm.
The services appealed to residents to be careful and not to approach the river banks. They also call for monitoring information on the weather situation.
– We would like to remind you to call the emergency number 112 in case of an emergency. There is also a 24-hour Crisis Management Center in Elbląg at the following numbers: 55 239-30-40, 55 239-30-41 – informed the representative of the office.
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued a warning for the region of Warmia and Mazury, including the counties of Braniewo, Elbląg and the city of Elbląg, about strong winds from the north-west, blowing at a speed of up to 45 km/ha and gusting up to 85 km/h. Forecasters also warn against icing. (PAP)
Warning levels exceeded at three water gauges
Warning levels are exceeded at three water gauges near Elbląg – Elbląg, Nowakowo and Nowotki; flood embankments near Elbląg and the Vistula Lagoon are tight and without seepage – the services of the Warmian-Masurian Voivode reported on Sunday.
The mayor of Elbląg, Michał Missan, introduced a state of flood emergency on the night from Saturday to Sunday, after the water level in the Elbląg river exceeded the warning level – the city services informed. The increase in the water level in the river is related to the backflow when a strong wind from the north-west pushes water from the Vistula Lagoon into the Elbląg River. The alarm level for the Elbląg River in Elbląg is 610 cm.
The services of the Warmian-Masurian Voivode informed on Sunday morning that the warning levels were exceeded at three water gauges: Elbląg – 596 cm (warning 590 cm), Nowakowo – 598 cm (warning 590 cm), Nowotki – 582 cm (warning 570 cm).
In Elbląg, 50 meters of flood barriers were laid on the Zygmunt August Boulevard, and 30 meters on the opposite bank; they were strengthened with sandbags.
The voivode's services also reported that the fire brigade checked the water level and flood embankments in the towns of Nowakowo and Nowe Batorowo, on the Vistula Lagoon and in the towns of Suchacz and Tolkmicko. In the entire checked area, the embankments are tight, without seepage – it was reported.
The appeal of Elbląg's municipal services for residents to be careful and not approach the river banks, and to follow information on the weather situation, is still valid. They remind us to call the emergency number 112 in emergency situations. There is also a 24-hour Crisis Management Center in Elbląg at 55 239-30-40, 55 239-30-41.
There is still a warning in force for the counties of Braniewo, Elbląg and the city of Elbląg about strong winds with an average speed of up to 45 km/h and gusts of up to 85 km/h from the north-west.
The services of the Warmian-Masurian Voivode reported that 2,686 customers in the region remained without electricity, and the fire brigade intervened 47 times, mainly removing windbreaks. (PAP)
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