The European Commission proposed to transfer EUR 76 million to Poland for the reconstruction of the areas affected by the September floods, which hit the western part of the country after the passage of Hurricane Boris. The funds are to be paid in one tranche.
Apart from the Polish beneficiaries of the package, there are EUR 280 million Austria (EUR 42.8 million), The czech republic (EUR 114 million), Slovakia (EUR 2.1 million), Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUR 45.7 million) and Moldova (195.2 thousand euros).
Page Śląskie, 20.09.2024Maciej Kulczyński/PAP
The funds come from the EU solidarity fund, which is to help member states and candidates in the reconstruction of infrastructure and the protection of the population after natural disasters, health crises or human disasters.
The proposal requires approval by European Parliament and member states. Then the EC will pay help to the countries in one tranche.
The Nysa Kłodzka River flooded Kłodzko, September 15, 2024.Maciej Kulczyński/PAP
Flood in Poland
Between 12 and 16 September 2024, Central Europe got stuck than, which led to a very extensive flood, compared to the Millennium of 1997. Thousands of people had to evacuate their homes, many buildings collapsed and urban infrastructure was damaged.
Flood, September 2024Tvn24
In Poland, the areas of the Lower Silesian, Opole, Silesian and Lubuskie provinces were most affected.
As a result of the flood, 26 people were killed, including 9 in Poland.
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