Massive destruction! Major tornado hits Moravia, Czech Republic
A powerful storm accompanied by hail and a major
tornado hit communities near the city of Hodonin
in South Moravia, Czech Republic on June
24, 2021. Several hundred homes have been damaged
or destroyed, more than 200 people injured.
This is the strongest tornado to hit the country
in modern history. The twister completely
destroyed the village of Luzice, half of Hrusky
and parts of Moravska Nova Ves, Mikulcice
and three others. According to a Czech Television
meteorologist, the tornado may have reached F3
or 4 strength, making it the strongest tornado
to hit the Czech Republic in modern history
and the first since 2018. Local reports mention
200 people injured and at least 5 lost.
Sadly, many are still believed buried under
debris or trapped in flooded homes. The storm
left more than 121 000 customers without power.
Firefighters said they received hundreds of calls
for help, adding that they are overloaded.
Interior Minister Jan Hamacek said all units
of the integrated rescue system are moving to
the Hodonin region.
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