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Czechs were also urged to stay out of parks and forests, as high winds of up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) per hour were forecast.
In Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk traveled Friday to the southwestern Polish city of Wroclaw, where flooding is forecast. Authorities urged residents to stock up on food and prepare for power outages by charging batteries.
“There is no reason to panic, but there is a reason to be fully mobilized,” Tusk said.
The Alpine nation of Austria has already reported rising water levels following snow and rain in northeast parts of the country.
Meanwhile, the German Weather Service warned of heavy precipitation across much of Germany, including the Alps. Heavy snow and strong winds are expected at higher elevations.
dh/dj (AP, AFP, dpa, Reuters)
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