August 8, 2023 – Floods in Croatia: according to the DHMZ hydrological report, the water levels of the Sava River in the upper reaches are decreasing, while the water levels in the downstream part are slightly increasing. The water levels of the Mura river are decreasing, so the amount flowing into the Drava is reduced. However, considering the extremely high water levels of the Drava and the tendency for the water level to rise further, it is necessary to monitor the forecasts and the development of the situation on the ground.
Index brings a detailed overview and minute-by-minute updates on the situation. Here is the current state of events.
State of emergency: Drava – Botovo; Mura – Goričan
Extraordinary measures: Drava – Novo Virje Skela; Mura – Mursko Center; Retention of Žutica – CS Rožec
Koprivnica-Križevci County
Based on the Decision of Hrvatske vode yesterday, on August 7, an SMS warning message was sent due to the record water level of the Drava River and the possibility of flooding in the area of the Municipality of Hlebine. Also, yesterday afternoon, at the request of the Directorate of Civil Protection, additional forces of the Croatian Fire Brigade, the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service, and the Croatian Army were sent to Gabajeva Greda.
Maximum efforts in flood defense were also undertaken in the municipality of Drnje, where additional forces of firefighters and HGSS are still being deployed as needed.
During the night in Sigetec, HGSS was engaged to evacuate 14 people who were taken in at a community center.
On Lake Šoderica, eight houses are at risk of flooding, while in the village of Torčec, sandbags are being prepared to install barriers in endangered positions. Employees of Hrvatske Vode, firefighters, and residents are on the ground. Great help is provided by the citizens who support the local operational forces all the time.
Međimurje County
In the Municipality of Nedelišće, more than 300 people with machinery were engaged in repairing the barrier in Pušćine, and the bursting of the barrier was stopped and repaired. In Mursko Središće, utility companies, and firefighters are pumping over the overflowing stream in the Mura river.
Traffic is temporarily suspended due to water on the road on DC41 Drnje-Botovo-GP Gola.
In the municipalities of Podturen, Dekanovac, Domašinec, Goričan, Kotoriba, and Donja Dubrava, action was taken during the day and night to pump out water, build absorption wells, install and upgrade barriers in critical places and on the barrier on the Mura.
Zagreb County
The water level of the Sava is decreasing, and the situation is calming down. In Velika Gorica, commissioners of civil protection, firefighters from the area of Velika Gorica, employees of water and utility companies, and civil protection volunteers are still engaged in the field. In the municipalities of Rugvica, Orle, and Ivanić Grad, the water level is decreasing, while in Hruščica, a 300-meter box barrier has been installed. Firefighters and water management employees are monitoring the condition of the barrier.
In Brdovac, the water level is decreasing in the entire area, and four houses are still flooded. Firefighters and civil protection volunteers are still engaged in the field.
Sisak-Moslavina County
On August 7, in the Martinska Ves municipality, sandbags were filled at critical points where the water level was rising, sand was brought in by trucks, and absorption wells were made. Operational forces of the civil protection system, volunteers, and contracted legal entities are engaged in the field.
Osijek-Baranja County
In the area of the small Vuka basin, the situation is under control, an inspection of the Poganovačko – Kravički canal has been carried out, and preparations are being made for constructing the barrier. In the town of Krašica, employees of utility companies and Hrvatske Vode set up box barriers. In Moslavina Podravska, employees of Hrvatske Vode and members of DVD Podravska Moslavina built a dam around an endangered house.
In Donji Miholjec, at the request of Hrvatske Vode, the outlets on Hobođ 1 and Hobođ 2 were closed. In Nard, firefighters, local associations, and residents filled sandbags and built a barrier about 150 meters long on the critical part of the Drava river.
Around the county, critical places are being inspected, sandbags prepared, and all forces are on standby and will be activated in case of need.
