Nysa Residents Battle Rising Floodwaters in Heroic Effort
The small Polish city of Nysa faced potential devastation on Monday afternoon as evacuation orders spread following days of relentless rain. Locals sprang into action, helping neighbors, especially the elderly, seek refuge on higher ground. Others rushed to the embankment to hold back the surging river.
A Night of Collective Action and Heroism
Throughout the night, thousands of volunteers worked tirelessly in the rain, forming a human chain to pass sandbags and reinforce the riverbank. The city’s professional men’s volleyball team also joined in the effort. Thanks to the combined determination of Nysa’s citizens, disaster was narrowly avoided.
Mayor Praises Community’s Efforts
By Tuesday morning, the floodwaters had subsided, and Nysa’s mayor, Kordian Kolbiarz, announced the good news. "Everything indicates that Nysa is saved," he wrote in a Facebook post, praising the residents’ incredible teamwork, which he credited for averting the crisis.
Storm Boris Ravages Central Europe
Nysa’s near-miss is part of a wider regional crisis caused by Storm Boris, which has claimed at least 20 lives across Central Europe. The storm has flooded towns, destroyed bridges, and forced thousands from their homes. Communities throughout the region continue to struggle with the aftermath.
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