TOPR appeals: Don't go to the mountains. Fatal weather forecasts

The Tatra Volunteer Ambulance Service appealed on Saturday evening to completely abandon all mountain activities in the Tatra Mountains on Sunday. The reason is extremely unfavorable weather forecasts, which can pose a serious threat to the life and health of tourists.

For the Tatra poviat, a warning of the third – highest – degree against heavy rainfall was issued on Sunday. They will be accompanied by violent storms with gusts of wind reaching up to 80 km/h. Hail rainfall is also possible in places.

“In such conditions, waiting for help in the event of a possible accident can be significantly extended,” emphasize TOPR rescuers in a message posted on social media. They also call for a warning and informing other tourists.

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In such weather, staying on the trails can be dangerous due to the rapid rise of streams, landslides, mud and limited visibility.

During the storm, it is particularly dangerous to be on the ridges, on trails equipped with artificial facilities, such as chains or buckles, and in the area of watercourses. In the Tatra Mountains in the past week there was a very high tourist traffic. Queues waiting to the top of the top were formed, among others In front of the Giewont peak dome, as well as in Rysy and in the Orla Percia region. (PAP)

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