Flood gates closed in Prague’s Certovka canal, barriers to be built

Due to rising flood risks, Prague closed the embankments in districts along the Vltava river and erected flood barriers in the city centre, Zbraslav, and Liben as a precaution, Radio Prague International reported. The closures take effect Friday evening, with boat traffic on the Vltava expected to stop on Saturday. Following a flood commission meeting, a city spokesperson confirmed these measures. The city also closed safety gates at Certovka canal in the city centre and plans to build around 200 metres of barriers. A flood alert was declared starting at 3pm Friday, the second level of a three-tier warning system. Source: Emirates News Agency