After a crucial night for Wrocław, Prime Minister Donald Tusk attended another meeting of the authorities. After the water level has reached its peak in the capital of Lower Silesia and did not cause widespread flooding, the Prime Minister reminded everybody that this was not the end of the fight. 

“It is far too early to declare that the danger of flood is over for Wrocław,” 

the Prime Minister noted. 

When asked for detailed forecasts, a hydrologist confirmed that although the water level is beginning to stabilise, the situation remains concerning, and that further strengthening of the embankments would be necessary. 

The Prime Minister addressed false rumours about an alleged plan to blow up the embankments. 

“Nobody is going to blow up anything anywhere,”

the Prime Minister reassured. 

Unfortunately, the rumours are not always caused by panic. The Internal Security Agency has found that somebody was deliberately trying to undermine the Polish state. 

“A certain individual wearing a uniform was seen visiting various locations, impersonating a military officer, and informing the local populace that the embankments are about to be blown up. He is driving a car with fake registration plates. This is not some prankster, but a serious criminal,” 

said Donald Tusk after an overnight visit to the ISA branch in Wrocław. 

Residents in towns who have encountered a man talking about blowing up the embankments should get in touch with the police or military. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that over the weekend the number of soldiers involved in the disaster response and relief efforts would grow from 16,000 to 20,000. 

“This is arguably the largest military operation on the Polish soil in the last few decades,” 

the Minister for National Defence noted. 

Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz also informed about the imminent start of Operation Phoenix.  

“The military will remain in the area for as long as it is deemed necessary. The plan of Operation Phoenix envisages that it will run at least until the end of the year, but it can be extended further, should the need arise,” 

the Minister announced. 

As part of Operation Phoenix, soldiers will remain in the affected areas to support local institutions, authorities and residents in the clean-up and rebuilding. 

Poland is receiving more and more offers of assistance from its international partners while American soldiers joined the relief effort in Żagań. Even the German territorial defence force and Turkish troops want to support us as well. 

Together with the military command, I want to take up our partners on their aid offers in a rational manner,”

Donald Tusk stated. 

The Prime Minister noted that Poland was grateful for all offers of support, but that not all measures would be relevant to our needs. A professional assessment is needed before we fully grasp our situation. The Prime Minister will share the same views during today's visit by Ursula von der Leyen and leaders of other countries affected by the floods. 

In the affected areas, authorities and officials - including those affected themselves - are still doing their best. 

“I commend all of you, not only those working in Stronie Śląskie and Lądek-Zdrój, but all of you, no matter where you are,”

said the Prime Minister during this morning's meeting.

These unsung heroes include the employees of the “Wodnik” Water and Sewerage Company, who saved the water supply in their city. The Prime Minister thanked them personally for their heroic efforts to ensure drinking water supply for the people of Jelenia Góra.