A storm passed over Greater Poland, and firefighters intervened 197 times

A storm passed over Greater Poland, and the residents were particularly affected by the storm. Firefighters throughout the region have their hands full cleaning up the effects of the weather breakdown.

By 9 p.m., Greater Poland firefighters intervened 197 times in incidents involving weather anomalies - heavy rainfall and local wind gusts. Most reports - 63 - concerned the Gniezno district - said Asp Martin Halasz, press spokesman of the Provincial Headquarters of the State Fire Service in Poznań.

In Poznań and the Poznań poviat, firefighters received 34 reports, in Obornickia poviat - 23, and in Czarnków-Trzcianecki poviat 18.

The reports concerned mainly fallen trees and branches blocking communication routes, as well as damaged power lines and trees falling on cars, including in Gniezno, Kłeck and Rogoźno - said Martin Halasz, aspirant to RMF FM.

In Kłecko and Gniezno, a gust of wind tore off or damaged several roofs of residential buildings. He knocked down two chimneys in one of the houses.

In Rogalin, Poznań County, a fallen tree fell on a car, also tearing down a power line - added Asp. Halasz. By 9 p.m., Greater Poland firefighters had not reported any injuries.

Storms across Poland

On Friday, firefighters intervened over 900 times throughout Poland to remove the effects of the storms.

Firefighters intervened over 150 times in Western Pomerania and the Lubusz Voivodeship. Strong winds broke power lines and caused problems with energy supplies in the area of ​​Sulechów and Zielona Góra.

IMWM warnings

The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued first-degree warnings against strong winds, covering almost the entire country, except for the southern edge of the province. Lesser Poland and Podkarpackie. The alerts were issued due to forecast winds with average speeds of 55 to 70 km/h, with gusts of 70 to 85 km/h.

The wind is expected to slowly weaken on the night from Friday to Saturday.

However, in northern Poland there may be heavy rainfall at night, especially around Elbląg, Ostróda and Olsztyn.

And on Saturday, storms may occur in northern Poland - from Pomerania, through the Bydgoszcz area to Podlasie and Mazovia.