When a flood wave is imminent, the and city officials activate several protocols:
Constant tracking of water levels at gauges like Trestno (the key monitoring station for Wrocław). When a flood wave is imminent, the and
A occurs when heavy or prolonged rainfall (often combined with snowmelt) in the upper reaches of the Odra and its tributaries (such as the Nysa Kłodzka) causes water levels to rise rapidly. As this volume of water moves downstream, it forms a "wave" that eventually reaches Wrocław. The Wrocław Water Node (WWN) The Wrocław Water Node (WWN) A massive dry
A massive dry polder upstream designed to "shave" the peak of the flood wave before it reaches the city. securing drainage systems
Closing floodgates, securing drainage systems, and deploying mobile flood barriers in low-lying areas like Ostrów Tumski or the Zoo . Historical Context