Flooding in southern Poland in ICEYE satellite images

Iceye prepares a very interesting bulletin with satellite data every day, show the tragic consequences of the flood caused by the rolling of the Genoese lowland called Boris across Central Europe. The eyes of devices in Earth’s orbit focused on Polish towns located, among others, on the Nysa Kłodzka, Odra, Ślęza and Bystrzyca rivers.

Currently, as a result of the attack of the element, the largest cities that have suffered the most are: Gluchołazy, Klodzko, Nysa and Jelenia Gora and dozens of villages along these rivers. In the coming hours, the flood wave is expected to start reaching Wroclaw.

Głuchołazy. The range and depth of flood waters based on the flood situation analysis by ICEYE – September 17, 2024:

The Iceye startup’s microsatellites take pictures using SAR radar, both day and night, regardless of the prevailing weather conditions. It is on this basis that regular reports are prepared data on elemental attacks and their consequencesInterestingly, such data is also very often used by insurers, who can later speed up the process of paying compensation.

Prudnik. The extent and depth of flood waters based on the flood situation analysis by ICEYE – September 17, 2024:

The published images show the extent and depth of flood waters. Damaged dams and flood embankments led to the accumulation of waters, which meant that many towns were literally under water in just a few hours. Unfortunately, the worst is yet to come for the population of many other towns in Lower Silesia, including Wrocław.

Jelenia Góra. The extent and depth of flood waters based on the flood situation analysis by ICEYE – September 17, 2024:

Nysa. The extent and depth of flood waters based on the flood situation analysis by ICEYE – September 17, 2024:

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