Severe flooding has struck the Czech Republic and Poland following continuous heavy rainfall, leaving 60,000 households without electricity.

The downpours have caused rivers to swell, leading to significant flooding in various regions.

In the Czech Republic, the highest flood alert level has been declared at over 20 rivers and streams, with the region of Usti nad Labem being particularly affected.

In Poland, the Biala Glucholaska River overflowed, prompting the evacuation of 400 residents from the village of Glucholazy.

Emergency services are working tirelessly to manage the situation, with hundreds of firefighters and police officers deployed.

The weather forecast predicts continued rainfall, exacerbating the risk of further flooding in the coming days.