Over 15,000 Polish homes will need renovation or demolition after devastating floods as government admits lessons must be learned

 

In the wake of the recent devastating floods in Poland, government officials have acknowledged the need for improvements in disaster response and building safety assessments.

 

Krzysztof Paszyk, PSL MP and minister of development and technology, discussed the government’s ongoing efforts to evaluate and repair the damage caused by the disaster during a televised interview with TVN24.

 

Paszyk confirmed that over 6,000 buildings have already been identified as requiring either renovation or demolition. However, he warned that this number is likely to increase significantly as more inspections are carried out.

 

“I conservatively estimate that there will be several thousand more objects. I think around 15,000,” he told the broadcaster.

Paszyk drew comparisons between the current disaster and the catastrophic floods of 1997. While many buildings affected by the 1997 floods were suitable for repair, Paszyk pointed out that the current situation may be worse.

“Several important cities were flooded due to the rupture of embankment dams, and the destructive power of water was particularly strong this time. The percentage of buildings that cannot be rebuilt is expected to be higher,” he said.

 

The minister acknowledged that the government must “work on improving procedures, coordination, and the flow of information” at various levels of governance in order to respond more effectively in the future. He emphasized that this disaster has provided a harsh lesson for the authorities.

 

 

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